"This stuff works fantastically well.  I am a 30 year old female with adult onset acne. I have been struggling with cysts, nodules, and pustules for eight months, exclusively on my chin.  I was using a Retin-A 0.025% product but it wasn't enough.  I started taking Benzaclin around the same time as Yaz (birth control) and Minocycline (antibiotic) and the combination cleared me in a month.  The Benzaclin stands out in my regime because it single-handedly dried up all of my large pimples upon first use (I noticed a dramatic improvement the next day, and then every day after that).  It will take a bit for all the current pimples to heal themselves (and some may surface over the first two weeks) but you should notice improvements right away!"


"I'm 18 years old and  I've only recently been put on this medication as I don't sleep. I have BPD (borderline personality disorder) and I hear and see things and also have depression.  I  started with 10mg but I was still up all night. Laughing. Mucking around. But It was like I was stoned. My eyes were even red and puffy. I was drowsy and had dizzy moments. So Now I'm on 20mg as it was doing nothing. Again I've only recently been put on it so it might not have kicked in yet. But I'm still up all night. Get to sleep at about 5 in the morning and have a few hours nap. Medication works differently with different people. But my brother has been on it for ADHD. And it worked for him. So maybe I just have to give it some time. Just need to be patient."


"Started taking this a week ago because of terrible congestion in my head and chest along with RX Tessalon Perles. I'd taken something years before with the same ingredients as Mucinex that helped immensely and thought that the money was worth it. I've been on it a week, every twelve hours, and haven't been able to sleep more than five hours a night (about 4am after taking it at midnight until 9 am.) I still have terrible congestion with heavy thick mucus. Just finally realized about thirty minutes ago that the Mucinex is the only change. I can't rest AND with the added jitters and insomnia I feel worse than before. I wish I hadn't taken it to begin with."


"I applied two doses the first day I got it, to my thumbs, about eight hours apart. Yes, it's true that it's easy to get in your eyes, nose or mouth, and it burns. Even after a shower, I could still feel it on my skin. I expected to have to reapply it each day. But here's the funny part: The pain in my hands is nowhere near as intense as it was, even two days after that initial application. Why? It's welcomed, but kinda weird."


"Voltaren is amazing. It takes away my arthritis pain and helps with overly tight neck muscles. It does nothing for my Occipital Neuralgia, but does help with my chronic tendinitis in my hand."


"Stopped periods as expected great news no more heavy bleeding stopped chronic pain that dropped me to my knees when standing or moving
Downsides are memory loss, chronic fatigue, bone pain, loss of hair, sore breasts
I'm on zoladex 3.6 once a month with HRT injection number 4
Overall I'm in less pain but still struggling with every day tasks and to carry on working as a normal healthy 36 year old woman should be able to roll on coming off this drug and having my hysterectomy"


"I have a broken tail bone and an L4 fracture, didnt want pain pills so dr prescribed Butrans. Within 1 hour of putting 5mg patch on I was dizzy and light headed.  I went to bed and woke up still in pain and still dizzy.  Day 2 nausea kicked in and still dizzy, by after i had to call dr because i had a bad headache and very nauseated.  Took Dramamine and helped a lil.  Day 3 - i felt very out of it when i woke up, by 11am, i was extremely nauseated, dizzy and shaking.  Took a Dramamine and ate lunch, this did not help felt horrible at work.  I took the patch off at 12 noon and had to leave work.  I am home and its 6 hours later, shaking has stopped, still very nauseated and dizzy. Very upset because the back pain had almost been totally gone"


"I had a nasal scope approximately 3 months ago and Afrin was used prior to the procedure. I immediately felt like I couldn't breathe and my throat and nose burned and tingled. I completely lost my voice for 6 days. It gradually came back, but it still fades in and out. If I try to carry on even a short conversation,  my voice starts fading and gets raspy and hoarse. I've  had a round of antibiotics, but I am continuing to have these symptoms.  I have also lost the range in my voice for singing or yelling. What next?"


"Had 8 all night insomnia incidents in last month. Never had insomnia before. Have tried hypnosis tapes, alchohol and melatonin to sleep. Took 3mg melatonin with chamomile capsule at 3AM. Sleep snuck up on me without warning and I slept until 10AM. Next night, same thing, took another 3mg melatonin at 4AM - no effect. Felt flat day after taking it, dopey after no effect."


"Been on 20 mg for a month and honestly I feel more depressed and more then before. I am also getting super sensitive. Doctor wants me to give it 2 more weeks and added Abilify. I start my first dosage tomorrow. Ugh"


"I have had Nexplanon since September 2013 after I had my son in August. I did experience bruising at the insertion site I have all the acne and abundance of cravings. I am extremely moody and keep getting into depressive states. When I got the Nexplanon I did not get a period whatsoever once I start getting close to my year in June I got a period that lasted until July. I feel awful my hair is starting to fall out and my face looks like a pizza dough. Going to get this removed immediately."


"My husband has chemo induced weight loss, he weighed 117lbs two months ago, and now he weighs 131lbs and it helps with nausea somewhat. He takes two 10 mg capsules daily."


"Easy put this product in perspective if you've had lots of colonoscopies. Get every 1-2 yrs since young adult. I have issues w the 1s that contain vast amounts of liquid; not yummy either & I have more nausea bc too much liquid too fast. This product, by far the best I used, also prefer to OTC method. Smell is lemon, like lemon cleaning products. Don't sit smelling before, just drink it. It tastes of salty lemon Gatorade, so don't use lemon Gatorade as your extra liquid. W this stuff I had less cramps, 1 of the easiest to take, & cleaned me out great. Side note makes process easier & cleaner, stop eating seeded food (&nuts) another 24 hrs before diet starts, anything w seeds including berries & certain veggies (carbs & protein are good)."


"Belviq has saved my life!

I am a 72 year old female that has tried EVERY diet and fad for weight loss.  I have lost between 30-35 pounds since May and my goal is in sight!  I no longer isolate myself because I didn't want anyone to see how much weight I had gained.  I have COPD and the weight loss has helped by 30-40%!  I no longer "graze" all day and no longer hyper!"


"Come to the end of my second week of the trial.  I am not to full dose yet but I don't see or feel any different.  My appetite is the same, sometimes I feel more hungry than before.  I am hoping when I get to the full dose it will click but right now hopes are low"


"I had been depressed for many years and tried just about everything out there, nothing worked. Then my doctor put me on Pristiq. I am now feeling like a new person. I have been on it for 2 years now and never want to go off it. I have however forgotten to take a dose and the next day was awful. Mood swings in the snap of a finger, tears over minor things etc. Great medicine."


"Opened my lungs, and no notable side effects"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I love this, really it regulates me, helps my acne for sure, and it makes being a woman a lot less painful. Seriously. But if I Forget to take it, it quickly reminds me with an awful migraine."


"This will be my third time on Malarone . Never had any side effects and even though I missed days taking it....no problems at all."


"I'm 17 and I have acne and my periods aren't on a right "schedule" I started taking this pill for 3 years now ( I stopped using it for a while in the middle ) but at the time that I took it, it really did help with my period and it was great! For the skin though I'm not too sure I mean I still get zits ( not really awful zits but their still bad zits ) at times ( though it might be because of the chocolate I eat which I can't get rid of :) ) but overall it wasn't a bad pill but the side effects are really bothering me I have mood swings and tend to cry for any stupid reason when I argue with my mom ( but again this might be because I'm in "teenage years " ) so yeah be aware of the side effects ."


"BP dropped over 100 pts for systolic and diastolic pressures after ONE dose of 20/12.5 Benicar HCT. No side effects at all. Has remained below 120/78 for a week at two daily dosages of 20/12.5 AM and PM. Shortness of breath is gone, all leg and feet swelling is gone, and no increase in frequency of urination. Absolutely no  side effects and BP taken twice a day, AM and PM is around 113/63."


"This is our second month on Daytrana for my 5 year old, who used to have many problems in school: getting into trouble, not sitting, hitting other kids, etc... It takes about 2 hrs to kick in but what a difference. He is evenly calm and listens, no violent outbursts or being hateful. He was on Focalin XR for 9 mos. too much trouble with capsules, had to grind beads and put in his drinks to drink. Having trouble at school to take second dose, he refused. Don't like red skin irritations, putting baby oil, lotion, and Neosporin as it is itchy and he scratches, breaking skin. Easy to put on at 6 am while he is still sleeping so it can kick in by 8 am when school starts. Wonderful!"


"I was prescribed prozac generic 20 mg 2 weeks ago by my doctor. I had a rough patch with a family member which led to extreme anxiety/OCD, I had panic attacks and left work on several ocassions. This led to depression, felt like surrounded by a dark cloud. I am male in my late 30's and never suffered with this before so it really scared me. I thought I was going crazy. Finally decided to get help after 2 months. I was very nervous to take after some reviews.It's been 2 weeks and I feel SO much better.  Is seemed like 1 day I woke up and the depression and anxiety just faded.  I had some side effects for first 5 days...mental fogginess, drowsiness, headache, waking up early but all went away. hope this helps and stick with it!! exercise helps too."


"I took Amrix last night for the first time at about 9pm. It seemed like it took the edge off the pain. I never had a feeling of euphoria like some medicines are prone to deliver. About midnight I went to bed, I woke up at noon the next day. By 1:30 pm, I was back in bed till 4pm. The medicine works great at taking the pain away, but, if you need to be productive the next day and don't have 12-14 hours to dedicate to sleeping I wouldn't take this medicine. I'm glad I had nothing to do on a Saturday but I still didn't want to waste it by spending the whole day in bed sleeping."


" I think I much like the other people on this site who are up at 4 am still trying to go to sleep. It didn't help my cough at all. It actually made it worse. I've had really bad anxiety all night and probably won't sleep for the next 5 days."


"Have used this medication for months and found it to be ineffective in controlling the rosacea.  I continued to use it only at the urging of my physician, applying it three times daily with NO symptomatic relief."


"On August 12 I had protected sex but we realized the condom broke. He came completely inside of me and I was freaking out!! I just got done with my period so I was close to ovulation. I got the pill the very next day and took it within 12 hours. 5 days after taking it I got another "period". It's actually your uterine line shedding tricking your body to think that you already ovulated. Don't freak out ladies!! Stay calm so your period doesn't get delayed! I just got my period 4 weeks after my induced period. So it's right on time. The side effects however were not pleasant. I've been having headaches and kind of nauseous. My period seems heavier (just got it today) and the cramps are worse but overall I'm just happy to have gotten my period."


"I too was excited at first to try it.  It was great the first month with the exception of very vivid dreams sometimes nightmares.  I would often wake crying.  i felt great but then reading these reviews, i find that my recent mood changes have been because of this medication.  I have been blaming PMS on everything but everything gets on my nerves, my dogs barking, the clicking of their nails on the floor, even my kids eating and of course my husband can't do anything right.  I was very pleased with the medication at first.  felt like a new person, but now i see that the way i have been feeling could be because of the Viibryd.  It didn't even dawn on me.  I wish I had read these reviews sooner. I am going to contact my doctor today"


"Yaz gave me my life back.  Before I started taking it, I had reached a point where I just couldn't imagine living the rest of my life with the upheaval caused by PMDD.  While it doesn't take 100% of the symptoms away, it makes life livable again.  I had to stop taking it for a month, recently, because of a prescribing miscommunication, and I was reminded just how much it does help, and how much my quality of life declines without it.  The drawback, however, is the cost.  My insurance does not cover it, and the cost steadily increases.  It's an awful catch-22, to need something so badly in order to be able to fully live one's live, but to have to struggle to afford it.  I'm waiting anxiously for a generic to be available!"


"I have been on depo for 2 years and haven't had a period since going on this just the odd spot here and there before my next injection is due... but thats about the only good point for me. I'm currently waiting to be seen by a gynacologist due to suffering constant pain during sex and no sex drive at all! Which I believe is down to the depo, like others have said I've noticed weight gain too whilst on this as well as joint pains. One more good point used to have very bad skin but this seems to have cleared right up too since been on this so worth a try everyones different!"


"For the first time in my life, I no longer have suicidal thoughts. I am more positive. However, my fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus are so incredibly painful and crippling, I am not able to function normally. I have had hot flashes also. However, feeling like I am choosing life rather than seeking death options, is the greatest benefit of Cymbalta."


"I'm a 30 year old female and I've had many different diagnosis as well. I've tried and failed with many antidepressants, antipsychotics, among others. Nothing ever worked or made me feel worse! Then I found Lamotrigine. I've been on 50MG a day for ten days now. After six days I was feeling great. But now I'm getting mood swings, itchy, slight headaches, and lots of crazy dreaming. I am still a little depressed and thought this is not going to work either. But thanks to all your good reviews I'm going to hang in there, wait until I find the right dose, and hopefully feel as good as all of you."


"I was pretty scared to get my Mirena in after reading reviews on it, but I have to say personally that I really liked the Mirena. I got mine put in two weeks ago and yes the procedure was very painful since I am 18 and never had any kids. I would recommend taking advill extra strength gel caps, those seem to work the best for me. Hours after I got mine done I was in a bunch if pain. I had really bad cramps, fever and I was puking which was not fun at all. But the next day all the pain went away and I felt like myself again. I only bled for three days after getting it in then it completely went away and I am in no more pain! I am able to have sex with my bf normally, and the only side effects I endured was loss of appetite."


"Had Skyla inserted 2 weeks ago & it hurt! Went in thinking it'd be tolerable but I was wrong (haha). Pain would have been 8/10, it felt like horrible horrible cramps. Entire process lasted probably 5 minutes, with actual insertion around 30 seconds only - but definitely worth it. I've been on the pill for 2 years so for something longer lasting like this and not having to take a pill every day, I love it so far. I've also been very lightly spotting for 2 weeks & it just stopped 2 days ago. Strange thing is I've gained 4 lbs since I got it even though I've been exercising a lot more since. I'm not sure if it's related to the IUD, hopefully not.. My bf does feel the IUC during rough sex however it doesn't seem to bother him much."


"I've had the mirena IUD in for 5 years now, so it's time to get it removed. I have LOVED using this form of birth control......once it's in, you're set for 5 years. I've had virtually no periods the whole time, except for an occasional light day. I would totally get another one if I wasn't contemplating having kids. I highly recommend this birth control method."


"Used this to replace Tenormin which was causing sexual problems (total erectile dysfunction) and mood issues.  Taking 1mg daily at night.  No ED difficulties, in fact, it has the opposite effect for me, like a daily use ED drug.  Blood pressure controlled just as effectively and my mood is back to normal, but not sure if that's because the ED issues are resolved or if Tenormin was impacting my mood."


"I have been taking Minastrin for over two years now. Acne was never a severe problem for me but I now only break out (usually just a few zits/pimples, nothing major) during the last week of the pack like clockwork. I did gain weight, however the time frame does coincide with my "freshman 15" so I don't think I can blame it entirely on this medication. It does make me a bit moody, but predictably so. This is the only birth control I've ever tried, and honestly I only have chosen it since it's completely covered by my insurance. It works well enough (I haven't gotten pregnant) but I am thinking about switching to an IUD since I am worried about drug interference and the risk of blood clotting."


"I get tension headaches and this does wonders for them. Although it says it can make you drowsy, I have no problem with that. I take it and continue to work all day. I hear it's hard on your liver but I don't take daily, only when I get these tension headaches."


"Absolutly amazing! I use it every night before bed and in the morning I go to school then work without having to re-apply it or any other antiperspirants. It works like a charm, I highly recommend. It may sting a little the first few times, but it is definitely worth it. I've tried everything possible to stop from sweating but nothing worked, until I tried this."


"I was first given hydromorphone while in the hospital with Pancreatitis and an acute gall bladder. This is a wonder drug! I was in more pain than any person should ever have, the first IV medication I was given was demerol, I didn't know it but I was hallucinating on the demerol  Well once they found out I was hallucinating they then put me on hydromorphone..OMG what a wonderful pain medication!

 I ended up with a PIC line since I was there so long and have terrible veins! So at this point the hydromorphone was given IV push. Literally once they started giving it to me I could count.. 1, 2, relief!!

Today, 8 years later I take 12 mg of hydromorphone every 3-4 hours for chronic pancreatitis and it is still the BEST pain medication."


"I have had Mirena since October of 2009 after my first child.  The experience of getting the device in wasn't awful but it was a little bit painful. I would say worse than a period cramp. Ever since I've had Mirena it hasn't given me any problems. Just lately I have been thinking about getting it removed because of any possible side effects."


"About 3 months ago I switched from Suboxone 8mg x2 a day to Zubsolv 5.7 x2 a day . At first I was worried that the lower mg per dose wouldn't work as well but I have to say it works great ! They taste of Suboxone always tastes like crap but I knew soon after taking it I'd be well so after a while I didn't think about it . Zubsolv on the other hand has a pleasant mint taste kinda like toothpaste. The major issue I had with Suboxone is constipation! Always had to take laxatives. On Zubsolv I can honestly say I haven't.  been constipated at all  Zero constipation, which has been one factor in feeling well over all. If I had to choose an over all favorite drug after looking at all the pros and cons , Zubsolv is at the top of the list.."


"I got my kyleena IUD placed 3 weeks ago. The insertion process was fairly painful, a few large cramps that lasted a few minutes and lots of pressure. I experienced minimal spotting and cramping for the next few days and basically just wore a heating pack all weekend. I had a small scare last week when they couldn't find my strings but it turned out to be tucked in my cervix and the IUD is still in place. In the last few days I've had some mild cramping but it may be because my period is coming up. Overall I think the kyleena is very worth it if you can get through the first few months of mild discomfort. I'd like to preface that the discomfort doesn't bother me much because I have many stomach issues already and am used to terrible periods."


"I've taken temazepam for approximately 3 yrs and didn't sleep all the way through the night until my doctor changed my dosage to 3 - 30mg caps @ bedtime.  I too take Venlafaxine and have had no adverse reactions.  It's been a lifesaver for me."


"Xanax (alprazolam) is the best benzodiazepine I've taken for anxiety and I've taken all of them at one point or another in the past 14 years. I'm prescribed 2mgs twice daily and usually I only need 1.5 mgs twice daily. Works great."


"I just started taking Victoza on 10/18/11 and the morning after taking it I was sick, vomiting several times and the nausea stayed around for a long time. Had me scared to take the second injection. I started with 0.6 and am worried if this is how I feel on the small dose, how will I feel if I ever get on the 1.8 dosage. I see that a lot of people have experienced nausea but haven't read anyone mention that they actually vomited. I feel weak from hardly eating in three days and have only taken two injections thus far. I really want this to work for me. I was prescribed Phenergen 25 mg for nausea and vomiting. Hope I'll have something better to report soon."


"This medicine has seriously changed my life. Had struggled with allergies and recurrent sinus infections my whole life, but in my early 20s started having idiopathic anaphylactic reaction. I ended up in the ER several times, once with epinephrine. My allergist determined I was allergic to everything...seasonal and indoors. He prescribed Xyzal. I have not had one ER visit or sinus infection in 2 years AND no side effects. I call it my magic pill."


"For 7 years I have been on 50 mg. of atenolol for hypertension.  Most of my nights I have had wakeful periods and generally non-restorative sleep.  I asked to try Tenormin instead of the generic and found the opposite - sleeping in and needing afternoon naps.  For the past few weeks I have been on 25 mg. of the generic and 25 mg. of Tenormin and this seems to be a good balance. Supposedly these two drugs are the same but something has made a real difference for me. in so far as sleep quality is concerned."


"I'm 25 and was diagnosed with low T at the age of 21. I knew something was wrong when my friends were clearly in their "prime" but I had little to no desire for sex and could barely sustain an erection, not exactly a self-esteem booster going through college that way. My doc said that I likely had more years of developing and it would kick in eventually. It didn't. A few months ago I straight up asked him for test injections, he requested I try Cialis first. He started me at 20mg/day. WOW! WOW! WOW! My life has totally changed. I'm horny all the time, get erections from any stimulation, and am so much more confident knowing I don't have to worry about being able to perform. Now I feel like everyone else here did when they mention their 20's"


"One of the best meds out there that I have tried. It works to keep you stable and little to no side effects. Recommended."


"When I fist got Nexplanon I had my period for a month (heavy) and now only get it every 5ish months that last about a week and half (very light most days). Had it since December 2013. Stress and anxiety increased and so did acne. I had to get prescribed an anxiety medication but I don't have to take it all the time. I personally love it."


"I got my Implanon put in March 2010  because I didn't get on with the contraceptive pill. I read a lot of reviews before I had the implant and was terrified about weight gain side effects. I was always quite hormonal when I was due my period so that didn't bother me too much. Since I have had my implant it has been brilliant, when I first got it my appetite did increase a lot and I did put on about 5kg but I exercised and ate sensibly and it soon came off again. I bleed about once every 3-4 months for around 10 days but it is light. The insertion of the implant didn't hurt. The area was just tender for a few days. I really recommend it as its so easy and you don't have to worry for 3years. Just watch your appetite. That's my only advice."


"For two years urologists tried six different pill-form medications to try to help me with my 24/7 discomfort, pain, bladder spasms and need to use the bathroom a dozen or more times daily. It was horror, and nothing came close to helping until I was finally given the Oxytrol patch. Over a period of less than one week, it was as if my life was given back to me. Period. I was able to visit places without stopping to "go" continually; again we enjoyed marital intimacy; and I no longer went sleepless or suffered terrible pain-- or a single side-effect. Thank you for your joint efforts in the launch of this medication. You have given many back a Life. I will be glad to boast your praises anytime, anywhere--for free."


"I tried Ambien about a year ago for my inability to stay asleep.  I have several times a year where I wake up between 2:30 and 4:30 every morning for a few months at a time.  For me, Ambien worked.  I slept soundly through the night until my alarm woke me up and I really enjoyed it. I was unaware of my certain side effect until my wife insisted we had a conversation I had no memory of.  So I started asking around to people I worked with and sure enough I had quite a few instances where I had full conversations with people the mornings after I used Ambien and had no memory of it.  It got to the point where I had to speak to my bosses and ask them if I had any assignments I was not up to date on.  Luckily, I was not."


"I get severe bronchitis at least once a year with vomiting and sleepless nights. I've tried Robitussin with Codeine, but it didn't help at all. Two years ago, my doctor finally prescribed Tussionex, and it works so well. I have bronchitis now, and came back from a miserable trip without this medicine. I've taken it tonight, and already feel so much better. I would highly recommend this to anyone who needs a cough medicine at night to help them sleep."


"First night on the 1 day/night with the pessary. The itching and burning was so bad it woke me up out of my sleep. It's been years since I've had a yeast infection. Called my Dr to see if he would write me a rx for a YI. Just got off antibiotics so didn't think it would be a problem. He told me to use the otc. Next time I will press the issue for the pill. This itching and burning is insane!!! Wouldn't wish this on anybody. It's 5:00 am and just getting some relief  hours later. Good luck ladies!"


"I'm almost 16. I had Mirena inserted on May 25th, and so far I have loved it. I occasionally get crampy and my stomach hurts, but not often. The insertion was pretty painful (I can tolerate pain very well) and I just took some ibuprofen afterward. I have bled lightly for most of the duration I've had the Mirena. I haven't had any strange side effects. I was on the Nuvaring before and it made me dizzy. That's the main reason I got Mirena. My acne hasn't changed, gotten worse or totally cleared up. I like my Mirena so far. "


"Started Lexapro (Escitalopram) 10 mg taken at 8:00am  2 wks ago for anxiety and mild agoraphobia due to worry over having an anxiety attack-a tsunami of nervousness would overwhelm me and make me fearful and filled with unease. I was always worried about why this was happening to me out of nowhere. And I avoided going to places I once enjoyed. After day 12 a switch flipped.  I felt myself again, happy, easy going, not worried, not anticipating something bad was going to happen. What I cannot handle is the sleep disruption this drug has caused.  Waking at 3, 4 am and unable to get back to sleep.  Dr. prescribed  .50 mg Xanax, which is helping me through this side effect.  Hopefully it will subside when my body adjusts to the serotonin levels"


"I'm almost 29, no children. I decided to have it inserted because everyone I know that had the procedure done has loved it. I swear I'm the black sheep. It was the most awful pain I've ever experienced! I almost vomited and passed out. I had to stay almost an hour after the insertion because of the pain and faintness. I cramped horribly with hardly any spotting for a few days after.

The cramps became minimal and bleeding stopped within 2 days. I keep experiencing crippling cramps associated with cold sweats and nausea.  I've gained weight, I've lost my sex drive, my nipples ALWAYS hurt and I look pregnant. I'm considering having it removed."


"I drank heavily for 26 years. In a drunken stupor, I called my sibling one evening, and told her I was at my wits end, and needed help for my alcoholism. I didn't recall our conversation the next morning, but regrettably, (at least that morning) I let my dirty little secret out of the bag, and she wasn't willing to continue watching me kill myself; so, I relunctantly agreed to get help.

Ugh! What a mess I was! I wasn't even this rehab because I truly wanted to be. I felt so alone and scared. I was certain I would relapse as soon as I got out of there. But! the doctor there placed me on baclofen for a muscle disorder I have, so trust me, this was not a pseudo effect for me!

It's been 2 years, and I'm still sober!!!"


"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."


"The pills are so big I had to split in half and the pills smell bad however the medication works for my skin infection"


"I'm 35 years old and am taking birth control for the first time in my life. This is week 3 on this pill. At first I was excited because my dr said it will not only protect me from getting pregnant but also increase my breast size and hair growth. But after 3 weeks on this pill, I'm ready to throw in the towel. Yes my breast increased in size but my mood swings are getting the best of me. I'm constantly irritable, tired and am experiencing food cravings. I'm very active, workout 6 days a week. I'm very strict with my diet. However, after starting these pills I'm constantly hungry, have no discipline and I've gained 6 lbs.  I'm sure a lot is water weight but the mood swings are just terrible. I'm going to try and stick it out though."


"I'am 40 years old, and I have been suffering from chronic migraine since the age of 9  no medication has worked like Imitrex or sumatropan.  I take the pill when I have migraine pain, and literally it takes about 35 to 40 minutes and WALLA! migraine GONE! YES

                                    THANKS science...."


"I started taking birth control to treat painful periods, and this did get rid of the super painful cramps and I did not get pregnant while taking it, so it was effective. However while on this my anxiety became worse than it had ever been before and my sex drive completely vanished. I noticed my sex drive return about 1 month after I discontinued Gianvi."


"When Nexplanon was first inserted in my arm, it was very painful and my arm was black and blue for a week. I didn't have a period for the first 8 months of it. My moods were normal and sex drive. The beginning of 2016. I started to spot for weeks, my moods were changing a lot, my migraines were harsh, had no sex drive at all. My arms and legs were starting to feel numb for no reason. At this point had it in for a year. All and all it was just a very bad experience for me! My Gyn took it out and was "stuck" in my arm and took 10 minutes to get it out. Never going to get an implant again..."


"I have been on Effexor for almost 20 years now. The withdraw from this drug is horrific, so I try to make sure I always take it. It has only just barely maintained my mood and I've had 3 admissions to a Psych ward over the years. But it was a God send when I was first put on it, because at least now I was able to function and control my rages and my depression somewhat. After my last break down I was put on Abilify (which I now can't afford) along with my Effexor and I was suddenly awake for the first time in 35 years, it was an amazing combination for me. I hope to be able to afford the Abilify once again but for now my Effexor maintains me at a somewhat tolerable level!"


"Totally worthless. Made my cough way worse. Every time I fall asleep I wake up coughing and choking. Wish it wear off faster than 12 hours!"


"I'm from the UK and live in London so obviously the NHS pay for it to be inserted/removed. I got mine in June and needless to say I reacted bad instantly. The bruising and swelling I had was ridiculous, not only need I get long stripes of bruising on my arm and lost feeling I also woke up the next day not being able to open my right eye (my implant is in my right arm) within 3 weeks I started to get a few spots which developed into acne I also gained around 14lbs and now deal with anxiety and minute depression. Around 6 of my friends have it and they all love it but I'm afraid for me I had to get it removed after 6 months- it also changed my hair type it gets very greesy (so does my hair). Please be aware of the side affects!"


"My Dr. gave me this medicine as a trial when I was diagnosed with adult onset asthma. I tried Qvar first and that gave me chest pain and tightness. This medicine had no side effects at all and worked great. The only downfall is my insurance doesn't cover this so I have to switch to something else."


"Was started on Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-325 a couple weeks ago for chronic lower back pain. The first few days it worked on, about a 40% reduction in pain. After those few days the pain relief started going down. I was prescribed to take 2 pills at night as I was waking up constantly in pain. Now when I take them I get maybe a 10-15% reduction in pain. Not working well at all. It's a shame, I was looking forward to some consistent pain relief."


"45 years old.  Original test 160.  Two pumps of 1.62 a day retested after 2 months tested 492."


"Worse medication every. Dry mouth,headaches,nauseous, rashes on the skin.. I'm still dealing with the rashes on my skin,they come and go...."


"I've been using this cream alongside the pill (dianette) for about 4 months now. My god it's amazing! My face had moderate acne before, and quite noticeable and very red. Now, my skin is so great that I actually prefer my face without makeup and I was always a thick foundation kind of person. Can't recommend it enough!"


"I took 60mg per day for over a year. Worked very well until recently. It kept the depression in check, but the anxiety is back in full swing. Don't skip a dose unless you like the zaps."


"I'm in my early 40's and have always had acne problems and sensitive skin. This has done miracles for me. I saw results within 3 days. It is worth the price. Other things broke me out and made the problem worse. I hate spending money on things that don't work. I am so glad to find something that does!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Since my father and his sister both passed away from colon cancer, I have to have this colonoscopy now (just turned 40).  I drink the first bottle at 5pm and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be...went down easy.  I immediately sat on the toilet out of fear but nothing happened until 6:20pm (it's 6:45pm now).  It hasn't been steady either but when it comes, it's pretty much like I'm peeing from my butt.  It already looks pretty clear.  So, hopefully, I'll be getting up soon.  Not looking forward to the 4:30am morning dose but I am looking forward to eating.  I'm starving!"


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"I've had chronic pancreatitis for about 7 years. I've struggled with nausea and vomiting for so long. Reglan, Scopolamine, Phenargan, Zofran I've been on all of them. Yes they worked at first but Marinol is best for me. For the first time in years I'm not sick! I don't have appetite like some do, it does make me giddy for an hour or 2 but I'm finally not sick at my stomach!"


"My first IV chemo after taking the AI's. I took 3 cycles with a 10 point drop in tumor markers once only and then they started to rise again. CT scan showed worsening of cancer. Bones were stable but not effective in peritoneum. I have lobular cancer which was in remission for 15 years before it returned. This treatment did not work for me. The side effects very predictable and easy to deal with for the short time I took it but I'm noticing painful nails now."


"I have had a muscular skeletal headache non stop for 3 months, prescribed Soma and I now I feel like a new man, non narcotic, I've had headaches for ever. I now am able to play with my kids!"


"I wasn't severely depressed but I was always CRAZY sensitive, flipped out and cried at the smallest things, had pretty bad anxiety for no reason and would think negative thoughts over and over until I couldn't sit with myself.

I finally decided to see a psychologist who recommended I have a psychiatric evaluation- in which they prescribed Lexapro. They started me on 10mg for two weeks and bumped me up to 20mg, which I have been taking for the last 2 months.

I can't even express the immense change I experienced. I have never felt so content in my life. It never changed my personality in a drastic way, but I feel very confident, I can brush things off easily, I don't feel stuck in life, I can actually have fun. I LOVE this medicine."


"Although this drug can help with panic attacks/anxiety, it is extremely dangerous and is for SHORT TIME USE ONLY. I have recently stopped taking it ( I took it 5 yrs) and have gone through the worst withdrawal, both mentally and physically. Using it long term can lead to dependence and even addiction. It also prevents you from truly living your life because you just go through the motions in a daze and do not learn valuable anxiety/depression coping skills. The moment you are without it, your world comes crashing down. I had severe physical pain (vomiting, muscle aches, fever, sleeplessness, headache) and suicidal thoughts. Use it ONLY when necessary and for a short time. Please be careful and learn about your medications before you start them."


"I usually don't read reviews on medication because I want to give the drug an unbiased try.  After 5 weeks on Vraylart the lowest dose, here are my adverse reactions:  insomnia, panic, paranoia, fear, mania, easily startled, itching, rash, decreased vision, dry cough, gerd, upset stomach, increased urination, loose stool.  The insomnia started immediately.  I would sleep a couple of hours and then be wide awake.  The drug wore me out because of all the resulting side effects. I had no side effects on Seroquel and, after discontinuing the Vraylar, I am relieved to be back on it."


"Ativan has been a God send for me during these stressful times. It has helped me sleep better and has helped with my anxiety because of the stress I'm under. My doctor has prescribed 1mg x 2 a day as needed and that seems like the perfect dose for me. I also use pain medicines for prior spine surgery and have had no problem with this medication."


"I have been on Zoloft and Celexa, both just taking the edge off, for the last 7 yrs. I had been in a pretty deep depression for the last few months, so my PCP suggested Viibryd. She told me to take it in the morning with food for the nausea. I took the 10mg dose with half my daily Celexa dose for the first week. I felt a difference on day 1. The clutter cleared up, unreasonable emotions were easier to control, I actually felt happy. I have experienced mild gastrointestinal issues, evening sweets cravings and stomach bloat, none of which I realized were side effects until reading up here. I am now on my second week of 40mg/day doses, feeling great. I combat the restless leg (read: whole body) by dosing in the morning with food. I have very high hopes for this medicine."


"I have been prone to urinary tract infections since the age of two. I've taken Bactrim before with no issues on a 7 day regimen. My last couple of UTIs I have taken Cipro (3 days, 2 pills every 12 hours) to treat and it works beautifully. I'm reading all these reviews of people getting terrible side effects and I have had absolutely none (knock on wood). Had a UTI in June of this year which Cipro knocked out and I just got one again a few days ago. I took Cipro for the first time yesterday afternoon and I already feel 100% better with 0 negative side effects thus far (again, knock on wood). I won't have to take AZO anymore which works for pain, burning, frequency, etc. but turns my pee bright orange/red. "


"This works great. I take it for back spasm but also for cluster headaches. I had a stroke several years ago at age 28 years, so I am limited in what medicines I can take due to my medical history. My doctor has me take more than I need for back spasm/pain. I was warned it would make me sleepy and usually does, but in that time my headache/pain goes away almost completely. It is wonderful, especially since it is not a controlled substance. I'd rather take this for both conditions than the 100mg Demerol every 4 hours I was on for several years. Not only don't I miss the injections, but since it does not have the side effects and addiction I can do more since I can think more clearly and function more."


"I just started taking this 5/7/09 and it is now 5/20/09. I have not had any extreme weight loss. I am 5'9" and weigh 209lbs. I would like to get down to 150lbs. Have lots of energy, no appetite, so not sure why I am not losing. Never a soda drinker. Hoping it will soon start working for me."


"I took Abilify for my OCD symptoms. Though it worked as far as my obsessive thoughts go. However, I gained 50 pounds while on this medicine. I am currently off of Abilify (no withdrawl symptoms)and have slowly been losing the weight."


"100% effective with zero physical withdrawal, but some desires! I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for 25 years! I had tried everything,but nothing worked for me, this was a last resort that I thank god I tried! This isn't magic, you will have the want to smoke feeling but nothing physical bc you are getting nicotine! They do not stick well at all, so save yourself some trouble by purchasing white "paper" tape in any first aid section of any store/pharmacy! Secure it to the patch as soon as you apply the patch and you will be great all day! I also recommend getting some mints! Whenever I decided I would like a butt, I popped a mint in! On week 5 now, with an easy transition to step 2! You have nothing to loose! My coughing has stopped 100%! Xo"


"Good"


"I got my IUD in March and I am in LOVE! My gyno was amazing! She prescribed medication to soften my cervix the night before and advised that we insert it while I'm still on a period so that my cervix is as open naturally as possible. I took ibuprofen in the morning before the appointment and right at the worst part she advised me to cough - all of that seemed to keep the discomfort down to a minimum! I had bad period style cramps the rest of the day and took it easy but was up and moving like normal the next day. The only issue I've had is low libido but that could also be related to another issue I was diagnosed with too."


"This birth control makes me incredibly nauseous. I had to miss a day of work due to the nausea. I have been on birth control in the past and realize taking it in the evening is the best choice but that does not help. I also take it with food and I am still nauseous. I feel like I have morning sickness all over again from my pregnancy. Switching pills....enough said."


"I've have tried almost all sleep medications over the last 3 years. Temazepam 30mg is my current sleep medicine. It is effective only if I lay down within 15 or so minutes of taking. For me it enables me to fall asleep but it is not continuous sleep. However it is easy to go right back to sleep provided I don't wait long after reawakening. Temazapam is #2 in my opinion. Seroquel is #1 for me but once taken you are out for hours and cannot walk, talk, drive. Not good if an emergency develops but it will give a restful uninterrupted sleep."


"I have only been on Belviq for less than a week. I haven't worked out yet but my side effects were extremely bad the 1st two days. I had a migraine that was  out of this world and I felt very intoxicated. Don't know what to say about it yet but I stepped on my scale after 4 days and I gained weight. Not cool and I'm almost scared to continue. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated."


"I have tried 3 other medications and this is the only one that worked well for me. All others were either too strong, causing stomach pain, or they would help for a few hours, then the pain would come back. Moving around was easier and I had no side effects from this medication. Answer to my prayers!"


"I've been an opiate addict 7yrs. When I first became addicted OC where everywhere. A few years later I struggled to find any oxycotin, shortly they changed from OC to op struggled with for a while. I just wanted out I tried suboxone but it didn't work for me because I have a migraine issue, so I joined a methadone clinic and became a functioning addict. I was on methadone for 3 yrs. I kept clean from any other drug throughout  my time on methadone but was still an addict because both subox and methadone are opiods.  I found an Institute there many across the country. They do what is called a rapid detox which was pretty pain free at the end of ur detox I got a vivitrol inplant. It's saved my marriage"


"You don't see a whole lot of information on Chantix being used to quit smokeless tobacco (dip/spit tobacco) but it is just as effective.

Started taking Chantix a few weeks ago while dipping 1+ can a day.  After being 2 weeks in, I am no longer dipping but still have urges (habitual maybe?)  For me, the side effects have included mood swings, vivid dreams (primarily unpleasant over pleasant), and gas.  Terrible, terrible gas, which is highly unfortunate since I work in a cubicle."


"I have been on this medication for roughly 3 and a half years and couldn't imagine being on anything else. It cleared up my acne that I struggled with for a long time and now I only get a few breakouts during my period. It also made my periods so light and regular, but sometimes it's almost hard to tell if I even have my period. It has also prevented pregnancy even when I didn't use a condom. If it wasn't for not being able to tell if I even get my period on occasion, I would rate this medication a 10. However, with that being said, all bodies respond differently to different medications so that side effect might only pertain to me."


"I tried Cymbalta for chronic calf pain due to small fiber neuropathy. I did not experience brain zaps, night terrors or headaches but it did make me sleep a lot while i acclimated. I got up to 120mg/day but did not get any pain relief; still, it seemed to help with my attitude so i kept it at 60mg for a while. Ultimately I ended up getting better results from Pamelor."


"I been taking Fortesta for a week, I can say my mood has been better but still feel drained. I hope that this really works for me due to the fact I lost my wife and kids over me not being me."


"Have been on depo for about 9 years now and have No periods. When I first started depo I was bleeding for about a month til it just went away.

Probably gained some weight, I feel the depo has me very moody and also makes me feel tired, it gives me lots of nervousness but surely prevents pregnancy, I'm not sure that it's safe to be on depo for a long time because it can cause weakness in bones, so consult your Dr on how long you should use it."


"Loved this. Took it about a year ago and it took about two months to really show results and you only have to take it for about 6 months. I had acne on my face and back which all cleared up. One side effect though was extreme dryness, which I dealt with. I also suffered from depression halfway through the treatment which I dealt with as well. This was all a year ago. About 5 months ago I had severe acne again as I began working in a greasy environment so I was a mess again. I'm back on the pills and its working wonderfully, I'm halfway through and now have mild depression but its not so bad. The only thing I worry about is when I get off this if I'll break out again badly. Also, most people don't ever have to do a second round of this."


"Victoza is a life saver. My blood sugar had been around 400 for over a year. I had one foot in the grave. My doctor started me on Victoza with very minor side effect. We saw a big change in less than a month. My blood sugar has dropped to 150. Not only do I feel great. I have lost weight. Everybody has noticed the different. The only bad thing I can say about Victoza is the price. "


"The side effects of this drug lower the quality of life to the point that I would rather be in pain due to obesity then live another day with gastric pain and nausea and extreme diarrhea. Anyone can lose weight when they feel this bad because you are too sick to eat. Not a great long term weight loss strategy."


"Been on Armour Thyroid for 10 years -- after taking Synthroid for three.  Noticed an immediate improvement in my health as soon as I started taking Armour.  Absolutely LOVED Armour until a few years ago when the formula (or something) changed.  Now I am OK with Armour, but detests the huge price increase (3-month supply for $19 -- now $99 for 3-month supply).  Reading this website to find alternatives to Armour because the price increase is ridiculous.  Also, the quality is not the same!"


"I take Effexor 2 x daily.  If I don't take it then all I get done in a day is crying.  It has worked very well for me."


"I find that ambien, with my proper dosing 10mgs to be very effective. 5mgs just doesn't do it. No side effects, give yourself enough time to sleep otherwise you will be drowsy the next day. A good 7+ hours if possible. But everyone's different and some can't if they wanted to, sleep that long."


"Doesn't matter what any of us leave in a post as street drug addicts have made the FDA decide to pull our OPana ER. Because they melt it an shoot it up is how it was described to me as I was very upset! My question to FDA & the Government......WHAT ABOUT US PEOPLE THAT NEED IT AN USE IT AS TOLD? Very upset chronic back pain (scoliosis)...plus other issues."


"20 year old female student with mild-moderate depression for about 2 years. Originally given Lexapro with the average side effects of appetite increase and complete lack of sex drive. After three months, I switched to Pristiq under the recommendation of my mother who takes it. I didn't have any noticed side effects. However, after a few months my dosage was increased to 100 mg opposed to 50 which is normal depending on ones weight. Though not everyday is perfect, Pristiq has helped me so much by getting me to function and no more random crying spells. (Also, it helps you feel human by getting your libido back). Everyone's different but Pristiq works for me and I wish everyone the best in finding what they are looking for."


"Since I was young I have suffered of cystic acne.  I think is hormonal because sometimes my face is clear and sometimes is not. Now that I am 35 I decided to go with Zenatane because my dermatologist recommended it. I am on 30 MG twice a day. I have been Using this for one Month Now I Am on my second month and the side effects are horrible. Dry lips, eyes, sleepiness, and the worst joint and muscular pain on my upper middle back, neck, chest, knees, hands , and hips. I am not exaggerating I feel like an old lady of how stiff I feel especially in the mornings. I also have some stomach discomfort and mild heart burn. I don't want to continue but my skin just in one month has improved a great deal."


"I take Acetaminophen w/Codeine #3.  It helps a good deal with my back pain.  I also take it with Carisoprodol which also helps a good deal!"


"I've been on methadone. 14 yrs best pain med I've ever taken last much longer than most Meds"


"I've been taking WB for almost two months for chemical depression.  I started with a feeling of being down, lethargic, disinterested for a long period and in the end, a feeling of being defeated.  I contacted the doctor as I'm generally an upbeat person, but I just couldn't shake this.  I have started losing weight (10 lbs so far, couldn't lose before), am very active, belly laughs and feeling of great joy again.  Only side effect seems to be making my minor PE slightly less controllable."


"Don't take it. Your emotions become dull and feel fake. Even your laughter feels fake. Your sleep becomes horrible. You overeat because you don't care anymore. The first week you feel like you're on meth. It feels great. Then it wears away and you become a dull and empty mess with memory problems and no motivation to do anything including getting off of the medicine. It's easier just to take it. I'm in my second week of withdrawal. I would just take 8-10 beads when I would get dizzy and it would go away. ez-pz. My depression did come back even worse. Maybe it's my minds way of telling me I'm not doing anything to make my life better. Maybe I should change my life instead of taking a pill, especially this pill."


"Been on 8mg of Rapaflo for five days. Diagnosed with moderate Benign Prostate Hyperplasia but a PSA score of 0.8. So we don't assume cancer. Rapaflo has worked well for me, increased flow, more complete emptying and a full night of sleep. Side effects were dry orgasm but no loss of sexual desire or capability and a stuffy nose/sinus-type headache easily managed with a routine OTC sinus medicine."


"Broke my face out horrible.every where my face was covered with acne. I was on it for 4 months and I regret it so much. I would only get a zit every now and then. I stopped the pill my face is better but I have horrible scarring everywhere. My face was so pretty and this pill ruined it."


"I just started to take the pill, it's been almost a week come Sunday and I've noticed irritation of the skin. Especially my legs super itchy for the past two days. I've never experience this before until I started using this. After today no more for this pill"


"Thankfully I am no longer coughing, but after taking it at 11pm and waking up at 2am and not being able to go back to sleep, I'm wishing that I had read the reviews first. "


"Got rid of my basal cell carcinoma, no scarring."


"I suffered 75% of side effects & had problems with my heart after taking. Back to the old drawing board for me..."


"Tried it with the highest hopes for depression but it was awful. I am also on Ritalin for ADHD. I thought things were improving after the initial fist few weeks but pretty much in bed for a week whenever my dose was increased. So 30mg then 60mg then 90mg. I was quite suicidal at times and for the first time in a year I stayed home instead of going to work because I couldn't face people. I hid in my cocoon and fought bitterly with my partner while my parenting skills for our two year old daughter became more lax.

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"Lost 45 lbs. on Alli in about 10 months. I got pregnant and sadly am back where I started. I will be starting on all I again next month. Its a great boost to get you working in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle."


"This has been a miracle drug for me. No side effects except dry mouth. Helps control my anxiety as well as MDD."


"I've not had any side effects with lyza and I've been taking it for nearly a year. It's regulated my period and also help lessen the severity of my period, my main reason for taking it. While I can't speak on behalf of it actually being used for birth control, it does work wonders for everything else."


"This product started to work for me in about a week. I had problems with chin acne and it cleared up within two weeks. It did leave my skin dry and itchy so I used a moisturiser for my skin the next morning after applying the gel the night before. A very effective product I love it!"


"My son is 13 and has been taking Tev-Tropin with the T-Jet device for nearly a year and he has not grown at all, maybe an inch."


"Have used Cymbalta and then Lyrica for years.  Weight gain and blurred vision were the worst side effects.  I have now been on Savella for about a month and the side effects are awful.  Constipation is the worst!  Even so bad I have been to the emergency room feeling like I was in labor.  The sweats are almost unbearable.  I also have chills and insomnia.  Headaches are now a daily occurrence. "


"I have grown up my entire life not knowing how to talk to people, being told I was shy, sweating, and getting red faced whenever I would talk in front of people. "I would never try anything new and would get nervous and upset when I would have to change plans or be around people. I have been on Paxil for over a year and I tell everyone how it has saved my life. Now, I do not think that Paxil completely changed me, I have also been going to school and building up my confidence. Paxil was the push I needed to get out, be social, and network. As I become more educated I am more and more confident and I thank paxil, and God, everyday. I wish I could be a Paxil Spokesperson!!! It has literally changed my entire life and helped me branch out!"


"I was very skeptical of the IUD, I have heard horror stories and read many negatives reviews. My advice is, do not listen to all the negative comments, everyone is different and our bodies adjust differently. I spoke to my doctor about getting an IUD because I battled with the pill for too long, between weight gain and an emotional roller coaster I was just fed up so we went with the Skyla. The procedure was painful but the pain lasted for maybe 5 mins. I did take Ibuprofen an hour before which I am sure helped. They said I would bleed for about 1 - 2 weeks but my bleeding stopped the next day. Its been a week and I am satisfied. I do feel bloated but that is my only side affect. I will post a month follow up, I hope this is helpful."


"Methotrexate has helped with the pain, but no one told me that it could affect my blood glucose and pressure.  I worked for 3 years to control my diabetes with diet  and had just completely normalized my glucose levels.  Methotrexate ruined that with the first dose.  So should a person take it and add additional BP meds and have to go on diabetes meds?"


"I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation. My Dr. put me on Linzess 145. I was told to take it 30 minutes before my first meal. However, my schedule doesn't permit me to do so. I take it whenever my bowels are slowing down and I need some help (about once a week). Immediately I start feeling the effects, starting with gas, then painless bowels that I can literally feel my stomach emptying. On average It makes me go to the bathroom for 3 hours. It all depends on how much is in there. All in all, Love."


"I've been on it for 2 years and the side effects were minimal at first but after a year I began to experience servere insomnia and my brain wouldn't shut down at night.  I lost a great deal of sleep and now my doctor has me taking dyphenhidromine to counteract these side effects but it isn't working well. I keep my appointments with my HIV doctor every 6 months so he can do blood workups and check everything.  My viral load is undectable and CD4 count is around 700-800."


"Started it 12 hours into flu symptoms.  Even 4 Advil would not stop the pain and fever.  Flu test was negative but there are many false negatives during flu season so they prescribed it anyway.

I started to feel better by the next morning the horrible aches and pains & fever were gone.  I forgot to take the 8pm dose before I went to bed and I woke up with the same horrible aches and fever at 4AM.  Big mistake.  So I took it at 4AM and the aches are gone now at 9AM and fever is down.

No nausea, no dizziness, nothing.  FYI if you read the studies, nausea occurs in 1-2% of people.  It occurs in 17% of the study participants receiving placebo, so just ignore the reviews of nausea"


"Helps my breathing so much."


"I am a pretty regular person so when I didn't have a bm for 3 days I decided to try Dulcolax overnight relief. I took it at 10:30 pm, showered, watched TV then went to bed around 1am. I woke up abruptly at 5:30am in a cold sweat with severe lower stomach pains (very sharp like my insides were being stabbed). For about 30 minutes they were on and off but I never had the urge to use the bathroom. I was able to fall back asleep from about 7:00-8:30 but then woke up again with the pain and decided I could not risk being like this at work (I can work from home if need be). I have now been doubled over in pain on the toilet with a slight urge to go but nothing happening other than stomach pain and some gas. I will never be using this again."


"Doc prescribed tamsulosin to help with moderate Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms after I underwent the Urologix Cooltherm TUMT treatment in his office.  The TUMT treatment basically cooks the interior part of the two prostatic lobes with microwaves.  Cool idea, though sounds awful but easier than getting a dental cleaning.  TUMT is a gradual cure as the cooked tissue is absorbed and eliminated over 6-12 weeks.  Also the cooking can cause some temporary swelling and temporarily make symptoms worse
 Effects:
-immediate help with BPH symptoms.
-no dizziness or similar.
-some temporary feeling of muscle weakness but gone after a few days
-1st day after starting had retrograde ejaculation; normal ejaculation daily
-penis more sensitive, bigger flaccid."


"Although an off-label use, I find this drug to be an excellent sleep aid. It is relatively short acting and may be appropriate for middle of the night awakenings. It is very important, however, to get your doctor's clearance before such use. There are some drugs that interact with chlorpheniramine. It is especially important not to combine chlorpheniramine or any similar drug, including drugs for motion sickness, such as Dramamine or Meclizine. Patients with eye pressure issues (glaucoma) should also either avoid and/or discuss with a doctor before using it."


"I was diagnosed with status migrainosis in November 2016. I tried an SNRI anti-depressant and have had two rounds of Botox. I can say neither have been effective. The only effect from Botox I've noticed has been the tight band around my head in the first dose of shots and then increased soreness in neck and shoulders in second lot. And I had to skip out of work yesterday because my eyeball and side of head hurt so freakin' much - two weeks out from the second round of Botox treatment. I do not recommend. My migraines are likely hormonal in nature and I have epilepsy. While that is controlled, it leaves me with few options. Loathe to try anti-convulsants as it might muck up my brain in worse ways. Yes, there are worse states to be in."


"I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until my 30s.  I am now 47.  My biggest struggle is trying to stay awake, focused and on task.  On Adderall I was finally able to organize all the billions of thoughts racing around in my head and focus in on the tasks at hand.  Downside - as the years went on I went from 5 mg 2x a day to 20 mg 2x a day over a period of 10 or so years.  I ended up getting off because I started feeling very hot all the time - shorts in 40 degree weather was comfortable for me. The other problem was I was starting to sleep 12 hours a day (work from home so literally worked, slept, ate, slept)- this resolved after stopping the Adderall. Loved how kept me efficient in tasking but extreme fatigue forced me to find another alternative"


"I am feeling substantially worse now that I have been on Viibryd for about three weeks.  I had been on Zoloft, which helped quite a bit but not as much as I hoped.  I'll give Viibryd another few weeks."


"Great"


"This is a very good invention! I had my first implant back in 2012. As expected, I had heavy periods which lasted for 3 weeks to a month, and sometimes, my period overlaps monthly. But what happened to me was explained to me by the doctor before I decided to have the implant. That was no biggie actually because I've been having heavy and longer periods even before I had the magic rod. Yes, that's how I call it :) now, I have my 2nd rod inserted last year. I only have my period every 2 months, though still heavy and really lasts long, I am still ok. I just got anemic, but thanks to my iron supplement, I am so ok. Feel free to try. There is no harm in trying, especially if you know what you have to deal with ;)"


"Diflucan (50 mg) is effective, fast, and I had no side effects."


"I have very good luck with this as a pain reliever but the muscle relaxant part works a little too well. I mean a 500mg pill will knock me out for 18  hours. and 1000-1500 mg if the recommended daily dose. I have recently been taking 1/4 dose. (125mg) about 2 hours before bed and it still knocks me out for at least 12 hours. Then I wake up in the morning with hangover like symptoms, light and sound sensitivity, splitting headache, dry mouth. On the plus side at least I sleep."


"This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week all my acne was gone, and never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin, I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I'm going to get off Yasmin because the pill just it isn't helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn't have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I'm back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon."


"Its been 3 days on Wellbutrin XL. My focus and mental clarity have improved so much. I feel like a different person. Love this medicine. I have energy, focus, creativity. "


"BEST ANTIDEPRESSANT EVER! I've tried many different antidepressants in the past.  The only one I could ever tolerate was Pamelor.  Although it made me mentally foggy and I put on a lot of weight, I used it for 19 years, but finally stopped taking it.  Amazingly, I didn't fall into a depression for 4 years. Recently, however, I fell into a very deep depression after resigning from a job that I loved.  Being 61, I knew I had no chance of finding employment.  I finally sought the help of a physician who had me try Viibryd, as well as Valium for anxiety.  After completing the trial pack, I had ZERO depression.  The only side effect I had was a little stomach upset, which went away soon.  TRY THIS MEDICATION for one month. You won't be sorry."


"I've tried many different SSRI's for depression (Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Prozac) and nothing worked.  I was apprehensive to take the Effexor because of online reviews but I'm so glad I did!  The only side effect I've had is tiredness the first few weeks but that has since subsided.  I not only feel more energy but I actually can feel happiness.  On the other medicines I just felt a numbness and lack of emotion but Effexor has made me feel like me again!  This has been my miracle after years of mild-severe depression."


"I have been taking Yaz for around 5 months and am absolutely miserable. I felt fine over the first two months, and eventually the side effects reared its ugly head. I have never weighed this much in my life, I gained about 20 pounds. I cry every night and am extremely irritable, especially to my poor boyfriend who does not deserve any of it.  I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for around 2 years, worked as a birth control pill, didn't gain any weight, was able to lose weight, wasn't moody, only had slight acne... which is why my gynecologist put me on Yaz. I'd rather have terrible acne than feel the way I do on this pill."


"I am 30 and have been taking Zoloft for just under a year (under the care of a great p-doc). Initially for depression and with graduated doses of 12.5, 25 to my current 37.5mg/day, I can say my PMDD has basically been cured with a LOW dose of this medicine! (>50mg = no orgasms). Since 12, I have been incapacitated not just by cyclical mood/anxiety issues--I felt "normal" for only about 1 week/month. But the WORST part was the abdominal cramps & the bloating/gas/messing with my GI tract, and 2-3 days/month were pure H#LL. Despite combo of heat, baths, 2 oz. liquor, MJ and 800mg Advil, nothing relieved my pain. On Zoloft, I barely notice my period and this is a miracle for me. Sertraline was discovered by chance, not engineered--a ( ) for me!"


"Have been on 30mg for one week and 60mg for 2 weeks still no improvement in my depression, have lots of side effects like  very spaced out feeling at times, no motivation, low libido. "


"I was on Yaz for a year. I have to say overall I loved it. I didn't really have any mood swings that were out of the ordinary for me, no spotting or weight gain, no problems at all really. Except, shortly before I got off it and switched, I got a blood clot in my right arm. It was very painful. I am a smoker and knew the risk, but I loved Yaz so much that I was willing to stay on it. I switched at the request of my husband. For whatever reason the blood clot did not scare me, and it went away on its own. But I am yet again switching my pill because what I was switched to after Yaz is just not cutting it."


"I was very happy to find this medicine.  It is inexpensive, works well, has been well researched, and has a noted negative correlation with senile memory loss.  My impression is that I have good mental sharpness, and I have come to trust it after using it for well over 2 years.  (My mother experienced profound memory loss, which she attributed to her blood pressure medicines, so this research was of interest to me).  The downside of this medicine is that it must be taken every 8 hours, so it requires better attention, but it works well, so I am fine with that.  I did experience the dry cough that many new users are said to experience, and this was a minor annoyance for perhaps the first 5 - 6 months, but it was like a tiny tickle in the throat, very minor."


"Hey everyone! I started taking Adipex-P on 03/12. I am 5'5 and starting weight was 315!! :( Side effects: Dry mouth. Nothing else for me. It took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. I drink lots of water!  A couple of days I cheated on my diet but I never over ate like I used to. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. Currently I have not done any exercising but I plan to start. Today is 03/24 and I have lost 8 pounds! This is just the beginning on my weight loss journey. I recommend this pill."


"I have been taking Contrave for 6 days now and I do not have a suppressed appetite or weight loss. I am sorry that I paid for this because it is not cheap. I wish that I could get my money back. Waste of time and huge waste of money. Phentermine 37.5 is much better and way cheaper but it is not supposed to be used for long term."


"The prep did what it was supposed to do.  Man up people.  Added crystal light lemonade and sucked on a few lemon wedges between gulps.  Tried the straw, made no difference.  I did put the prep in fridge day before.  It was fine.  It doesn't taste delicious but stop being a bunch of babies and just gulp it down."


"My GP recommended I have this injection, replacing Evista.  I've had only one injection in February 2017. About three weeks later, I had terrible ear/jaw pain and went to the doctor. She diagnosed a sinus/allergy infection and gave me meds for that. It did clear up. However, after reading more about Prolia later I found out that one of the side effects is jaw pain. Also, since I had the injection I have had continuous itching of the face and excessive hair loss, which I also read are side effects.  I am scheduled for another injection the end of August but I am going to cancel and will not have another injection. I don't know what the benefits would be but don't think they are worth the irritation. Will consult again with my GP."


"Restored my health significantly without side effects."


"Hello I am on week 4 of Contrave and I have lost 22 lbs. I did experience some negative side effects mostly headaches and fogginess. I feel much better now the side effect have seemed to subside. My dr put me on a 1000 calorie diet and it has been rough but the Contrave helps by no means does it eliminate your appetite completely. I don't think I would have been able to stick to such a ridged diet if not for the medication. Also I walk 45min daily and do occasionally go over my calorie limit but just by a few hundred. All in all I would recommend this medication as long as you stick to a calorie reducing diet and some exercise. The pill doesn't make you lose weight it just really helps you stick to a healthy eating plan."


"Been a great pill for me. Got turned on to it after using the "4 period a year" method. That DID NOT work well for me and really upset my body chemistry. After about a year or two without taking any pills I started using Levora. No side effects whatsoever and I feel better on it than I did when not using the pill at all! It levels out my hormones nicely I think. But as with any medication, you have to find a pill that works well with your chemistry."


"Just about the safest drug you can take. Don't drink on it and you'll be fine, that anxiety will be a thing of the past and you should sleep nicely too."


"I USED to have very, very heavy periods and very painful cramps. It's been 8 months since my last period! They stopped 4 months after Mirena was implanted and I can't express enough how much I love it! I'll admit, I've never been pregnant so it HURT when the doctor put it in, but that pain lasted a minute at most so it was completely worth it. I recommend it to every lady. It is the most effective form of birth control, you don't have to worry about taking a pill every day or getting a shot every 3 months. I'd get it even if I wasn't sexually active. Best of all, I got it for free at Planned Parenthood! If you don't think you can afford it or if your insurance doesn't cover it, get an appointment with Planned Parenthood and see how they can help. It is great."


"Take for constant nightmares, helps me sleep through the night without dreaming, knocks me out for the rest of the next day though ."


"I take this medicine and my sugar still goes up when I eat. I have had a sever headache for about 6 weeks, i`m very dizzy all the time and all my bed is wet. When i`m awake I sweat all day. At times I have very bad acid reflux. It has made me unable to do anything all day long. I have been taking it for about 6 months. I'm calling my dr. In the morning."


"My experience with Nexplanon went well considering the fact that it kept me protected. I was numbed in the arm before they inserted it so it didn't hurt, and I was able to have sex a week or two afterwards with no worries. It will NOT help with irregular periods and may make your periods much longer than normal unfortunately. However, it's extremely effective and I didn't have any weight gain or harsh side effects other than a longer period. It won't clear up skin and won't promote breast growth."


"No side effects...and no more panic attacks. Yay."


"I just finished my first pack and this is my first experience with the pill in general. The first week I was really bloated, and I freaked out! I also had an increased appetite that I tried my best not to give in to. After about 14 days, the bloating went away and my appetite was back to normal. I got my period on time, and it has been really light! I usually bleed so much and  of  that I would have to wear two pads and I would change it every 2-3 hours. My face has cleared up and my back acne is also started to clear up. Am having a great experience so far and hopefully it continues this way! Anyone who takes this, do not be discouraged if the first week it not perfect. Finish the pack first, and see what the results are."


"My doctor put me on 37.5 mg regular (generic brand) for about 2 weeks and I was so tired and still depressed. So she upped my dosage to 75 mg XR. And after 2 days my anxiety was out of control and depressed so I had be watched 24/7. So I finally got off it after I switched backed to 37.5 before going cold turkey. I didn't  have any withdrawal symptoms. Good luck to anyone on this medication."


"I was on Loestrin 24 for over three years and it worked wonderfully with my period; after about two years my period was so light that I rarely even got one which was awesome. I also didn't experience any change in my sex drive. However, I accidentally went off of it about five months ago (due to a change in insurance and I couldn't afford it) and after about 3 weeks of being off of it I dropped ten pounds (which, while I was on the pill, was never able to accomplish no matter how hard I dieted) and found myself in a much more stable and elevated mood. I realized after the fact that, although the pill was great for doing what it was supposed to, it made me gain a ton of weight and I was consistently mildly depressed."


"I'm sensitive to most medications and I've had severe reactions to many antibiotics as well. Surprisingly, I continue to be able to tolerate azithromycin (Z Pack). It's been effective for my sinusitis and I'll continue to request it, until it no longer works (side-effects are mild).

I do notice that physicians will almost always prescribe Augmentin as a first-line antibiotic for sinusitis, because it's effective against most strains of bacteria. It's a much more powerful drug, with the potential of more severe side-effects as well.

I'll reserve the big guns only when absolutely necessary. Good luck in your recovery."


"I've been on this birth control for almost two months now. I'm 20 y/o and this is the third contraceptive I have tried and it's worked the best so far!! I've had terrible side effects to every birth control method I have tried. And so far the only problem with this one is the acne. I have always had mild acne growing up but it eventually went away. I've noticed since starting my first pack the acne has started coming back. But compared to how badly my body has reacted to other methods, this is nothing. So far a great choice for me!!"


"I unfortunately did not have the same experience as the rest, day 1 was  great i thought finally I can breath without struggling, day 2 was  using my rescue inhaler. So upset, so tired of trying to find something to work."


"I was given this to help with Vaginal Atrophy that resulted in painful UTI like symptoms and painful sex. By the third week I got limited relief from those symptoms, but had debilitating dizziness and horrible hot flashes. This stuff took me from having had a handful of hot flashes in my entire life to 5 or 6 a night. Not taking it any more."


"My husband has chemo induced weight loss, he weighed 117lbs two months ago, and now he weighs 131lbs and it helps with nausea somewhat. He takes two 10 mg capsules daily."


"I have chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia along with all the other issues that come with it. Anxiety  & stress easily are two of the things. Ativan over Xanax for me big time for some reason Xanax would make my ankles swell? Then I tried Ativan and it worked great I put under my tongue and it melts under there and helps me within 15 minutes. I can go some weeks/months without ever taking it and then If I have a bad issue with the family or a panic attack from a flare it works fabulous.  The most I've had to take it was 10 days in a row. I've had a prescription since 2004 and it's 2016 I get 30 1.mg a month.  I don't use them all but I do  get a refill every couple months just to have some on hand."


"This is the ONLY antibiotic I have been prescribed that cures the bacterial infection that comes along with streptococcus. Zithromax or Z packs (azithromycin) are useless for me due to complete antibiotic resistance to that drug. Also, regular amoxicillin is ineffective due to antibiotic resistance. This medication is powerful and can cause side effects such as diarrhea but you can take Imodium (loperamide) for that which I highly recommend during the course of this treatment along with drinking plenty of fluids such as water and Gatorade to maintain electrolytes. This is a 10 day course of medication and is highly effective. I recommend this as a FIRST course of treatment due to antibiotic resistance."


"I was pleasantly surprised by how well this went. I read the reviews and followed some of the tips. Berry Propel water to mix the medicine with really helped with the taste. It wasn't bad. I chilled it well, and chugged it down. It started to work in 20 minutes. Other than feeling chilled, I was fine. No bad cramping, or bloating. I started at 5:00 P.M. and thought I'd be up all night, but by 9:30 I was able to fall asleep, and only got up once. Took the 2nd dose at 5:30 A.M. the next day. Same results. My procedure was at 11:30, and everything was great! I squeezed lemon juice into the two glasses of water after each dose, and that helped too. This was WAY better than the prep I did ten years ago! Insurance didn't cover, so Dr. gave me med"


"Due to an unfortunate event (sexual assault)  My Dr. gave me Plan B,  I was so relieved.  Taken ASAP after intercourse or an attack has a high success rate.  I recommend this to any women not ready to have a baby."


"I was diagnosed with RSD almost 4 years ago. I have had 4 surgeries between my wrist and shoulder and have not had a moment without pain. I have been on multiple pain meds and pain patches and sufferred severe allergic reactions. Recently things were so bad due to the extreme amount of pain I was feeling I was using Ultram ER and my doctor added Savella, the combination of these 2 medicines has finally made my pain tolerable. I am not suffering from any severe side effects except some hot flashes, sweating. But I will tolerate those over the pain anyday. This medicine is worth trying, give it a chance. It gives you your life back."


"My 9 year old was doing very well but then became overly aggressive. We are temporarily taking him off to evaluate. But he was doing better in school, sports and socially."


"I have been on Lexapro for about 3 months now.  Going through a divorce I did not see coming and did not want, but have no choice.  Hopefully when it's final my life can get back to normal and I can get off all medicines.  Also take Klonopin and Trazodone."


"If I could give this patch a 0 rating I would , had the patch on for just over 24 hours and I started to feel sick then the next morning I was throwing up but nothing coming out because I hadn't eaten since last night , doctor said this would go usually after 3 months and I wasn't prepared to keep it on for that long and be feel sick everyday , it also made me very anxious and I'd only had it on for a little time , never again. Also it wasn't that sticky even after 24 hours it was falling off slightly"


"I took the Plan B OneStep within 30 minutes of the condom slipping off inside me. I spent the next 10 days in total panic & fear. I was a few days away from my projected period, but since I stopped birth control pills a month and half ago I wasn't 100% certain. My cervix was low and hard, so I definitely wasn't near ovulation. I read every review, every forum, every Q/A I could find since I've

never taken Plan B. I had no side effects nor pregnancy symptoms. I took sleeping pills every night to guarantee I could at least function during the day time. Those were the longest, most stressful 10 days of my entire life. I was so distressed; I started looking into RU486. Day 11, my period showed up and I wanted to scream it on the mountaintop!"


"I got my skyla IUD inserted in January 2017. It’s October 2017 now. I liked it for 7 months until now. I will have to say the insertion was absolutely horrible that was about 10/10 pain. It is the closest to ever feeling like giving birth. I’ve never felt anything more painful in my life. After insertion, I was bleeding for around 2 months straight. It officially calmed down and I had light periods like usual per month. Now at 7 months in, I have periods now that last for two weeks long on/off and painful cramps. Every time after I have sex, I run to the bathroom and I wipe tons of blood. I was 150 pounds when it was inserted, now I’m 177pounds. I am freaking out for weight gain, it has been convenient, no maintenance, and I’m not pregnant."


"I got my 1st shot Feb-2016. My tubes are tied but Dr. recommended I get it to help stop cramps I'd get prior to the shot. Bled the first 3 months after the shot & it didn't help so I asked my Dr if I needed it again. He said to try it for 6 months and stop if it didn't help. Got my 2nd shot May-2016 bled for that 6 months. Then I stopped as it never helped cramps. Its now April-2017 and I still have side effects-Mood Swings that are destroying my marriage. Depression, anxiety, headaches-. I've lost 32 lbs-(only weighed 122 prior to shot)dizziness, fatigue, acne, no sleep or too much- feelings of going crazy, cramps worse then before. Was told with regular period shot will leave. "


"I switched from Safyral to Microgestin. After reading the horrible reviews of this pill, I literally cried.I wanted to share my GOOD experience with taking Microgestin over the past ~2 months. I have noticed no spike in appetite, except around the week before my period and at times while I'm on my period, which is not unusual for me. I have not noticed any extreme bloating, and I've experienced little to no nausea. I have no cramps, no spotting, and my period is now extremely light, to the point where I forget I have it at times. I only experienced one patch of skin on my face that became almost unnoticeably darker, but it faded in a week. I exercise daily, eat reasonably, and I have not gained weight. THIS PILL IS NOT BAD IN MY EXPERIENCE"


"The best little white angel pill ever, I have been feeling ill for seven days until today I decided to get help and went to a little clinic and got prescribed zofran, it must be made in heaven because that little pill worked in minutes, I went from 20% to 70% real quick. I work at a job that doesn't allow you to call in, so this pill will be saving me from losing 8 hours on my pay check. Stomach bug sucks and was tired of feeling hungry/sick every ten minutes. Thank you my white angel."


"I've taken this pill for around 4 years now, and for the most part it has been great for me. I gained almost no weight (maybe just water weight because I do get kind of bloated), my skin has been great and my periods are around 3 days. The only downside to it is the mood swings, which were way worse the first year or two I started the pill."


"I'm a 33 year old female.  I have been taking Lamictal for 5 years.  I don't know what I would do without this medication.  It allows me to lead a normal life.  I have been bipolar my entire life although was diagnosed with just depression until I was hospitalized with my first manic episode at the age of 22. I take 200mg Lamictal ODT (orally dissolving tablet) morning and night.  Lamictal ODT is expensive and tastes awful but the ODT works better than the regular pill form of Lamictal for me. I have no side effects I know of. I also do cognitive behavioral "talk therapy", practice Tai Chi, and do my best to get regular sleep."


"My daughter, who has BPD, has taken Buspirone for about 18 months to treat her anxiety. It doesn't treat the full range of BPD symptoms (which is why I didn't rate it higher as a BPD medication), but for anxiety, it's the one drug she takes that truly does its job."


"I got the implant put in on January 12th, it's only January 30th but I have been bleeding since I got it for all but like a week. I've had mood swings like crazy, I'm getting acne but for overall effectiveness it's wonderful. My fiance isn't concerned about a little bit of blood when you have sex and he has been ejaculating inside of me since I got it and no babies! So it works well to prevent pregnancy just the side effects are horrible."


"The flavor of this medicine is disgusting....I would describe as some type of grapeish medicine with a pound of sugar. Why not make it unflavored?!  gross! Since my doctors instructions only say to add 2 oz of whatever clearish liquid to the medicine nothing will drown out the flavor with just 2 oz.  It does work just tastes awful.  Two years ago I vomited the second dose (was mixed with water) and everything was still fine for my colonoscopy.  This time I sipped through a straw and did not use water and managed to keep the nasty stuff down. Good luck!"


"I was taking 50mg Lyrica every 2 hrs or sooner each day; while it did seem like I had more energy and could work a little longer before resting, the pain never stopped or lightened up. Lyrica   amitriptyline did help me sleep better. I quit taking Lyrica and started taking gabapentin 300mg 3Xper day and the pain lessened a lot, and sleep is better and some of the brain fog is gone. "


"I was a little hesitant to try LoSeasonique due to all of the negative reviews, but thought it was worth a shot at no longer having a period every month, since I struggle with heavy periods for 11 days every month.  I have just finished taking my first pack and never once experienced spotting during the three months on this pack.  Nor did I have any changes in skin, weight or cramping.  My sex drive even increased. Some factors that may have helped ease my body onto this pill so smoothly might relate to the fact that I took the pill at the same time everyday and have been on birth control for about nine years. Everyone's body reacts differently, so it may be worth taking the risk.  I for one am very pleased with this pill."


"I have been on 48 different medications, of all the drug classes used for anxiety and depression.  I can honestly say, the same day I took this medication at 10mg, I felt calmer.  This truly knocks anxiety completely out of the water. My depression is also is total remission.  I also am not experiencing any side effects. This is a wonderful medicine, despite the bad reputation they have."


"I had a condom break 5 days before my period was due. I took Plan B the next morning, about 10-11 hours after the accident. My period was two days late - the day before arrived I spotted light brown all day. I used it once before in a similar situation 3 years ago, around the same time of my cycle. That time, my period was a week late. It is hard waiting, but it seems like this pill works. It does cause a more painful period than normal, but it's worth it in an emergency!"


"I have been on Xanax for about ten years and now it is has had to come to a screeching hault. At first 1mg three times a day was great Ii could work, go into social settings and even to stores. It gradually got up to 2mgs 3 times a day for about 5 years then came the beginning of the end. I had began using more and more of this wonder drug and I ran out horrible withdrawal symptoms beginning with night sweats, not sleeping confusion and finally seizures not to mention the mental twists and games my mind played on me. Now I am on Klonopin and its taken the edge off today. I don't get the wonder drug feeling and I'm not having seizures we will see. Careful with use of this medicine."


"Invokana works best when you drink plenty of water to flush your system. It blocks extra sugar from being absorbed by your body and transfers it to your urine, So, you basically urinate out the extra sugars in your blood.  It's also a smart drug, so it will stop being as effective when you are close to normal levels. So you won't drop too low. If you are having a problem with yeast infections, you have to stop eating sugars and carbs. I also highly recommend using virgin coconut oil to treat the yeast infections.  Please try this drug, it really works!"


"I had really severe depression for years and different anti-depressants weren't helping. The doctor decided to try me on 45mg of mirtazapine and although the transition period was difficult, I've never had a bad day since. Cannot rate this medication higher for how much it has helped me."


"Excellent result in preventing "atrial fibrillation" episodes, however I have developed a rash (head, neck, arms below elbow and lower legs) severe flushing and itching. Flecainide dose is 50 mg/day with 100 mg amiodarone four times/week. I am considering an ablation in hope of getting off the medicines."


"I went on this pill an entire year ago to help control my facial acne. I was excited to start and as usual this would take a few months to kick in. (the acne would be worse, then get better) Well, I can say that I've given it a full year trial... and my acne has gotten lighter, but I still break out terribly. I never had severe acne just mild. I go through stages of mild/light. But it's never regulated. My skin is terrible and I have sensitive skin that leaves scars even at the smallest pimple. I was so disappointed now an entire year and nothing has really gotten better. My mood has been more emotional than ever, and after a full year I can attribute it most likely to these pills."


"Contrave does not control your apetite it mainly causes a lack of interest in food.  I am on my second month and have never felt good taking more than one pill a day.  I have lost 10 pounds, but I think it is more the daily weigh in that makes me more aware.  I hate the vivid dreams......more like nightmares.  I will finish out the second bottle of pills and than lose the rest on my own."


"I got the nexplanon at my 6 week check-up after having my son in Jan 2015, and I have to say I absolutely HATE THE NEXPLANON!! I'm on my 3rd one due to pain in my arm all the time and now thinking about getting it removed since the new one I got a week ago is killing me!! I have put on about 40lbs since Feb 2015 since I got my 1st implant and can't seem to lose it, I have mood swings, feel tired all the time and shed hair all the time! I really miss the implanon it was so much better than the nexplanon !"


"For me, Mirena has been the perfect birth control option. I take a number of other medications, so a pill might have interacted with them. I gave Mirena a shot and could not be happier! You don't have to think about anything! Insertion is painful, but worth it. Give it a try! If you're not happy, your doctor can certainly take it out!"


"My physician has me on Klonopin 2mg every 12 hours; Tranxene 15mg at bedtime; and Xanax 0.5mg-1mg up to three times a day for Panic Disorder. These medications are miracles for me. I hardly ever need to take the Xanax anymore. I take exactly as directed except I forget a dose sometimes.
The only untoward effects I have had in the 20 years I have been on these medications was a return of the panic when taken off of them."


"I've been on Aubra for a month and a half now and this is my first time ever taking the pill. I was honestly expecting my side effects to be pretty bad based on reading all of these reviews after I got my prescription but I've been pleasantly surprised so far. The first 2 days or so I had a slight twinge of nausea that would come and go but I barely noticed it. I haven't had any significant weight gain and my breasts feel rounder and firmer. My mood has been the same too. Maybe because it's such a low dose it didn't negatively effect my body but I'm just glad I didn't have to go through all of the trial and error of finding the right pill for me. I'd recommend it"


"After years of all the other opioid pain pills I was put on Fentanyl 25mcg. Initial problems getting patch to stick, I contacted the manufacturer and they were very helpful. They have supplied Askina film dressings to cover the patch and they never fall off anymore. TegaDerm patches work very well also.  I was also increased to one patch every 48 hours since it seems to wear off long before 72 hours. I do leave them on for 72 hours, but alternate locations every 48 hours. What a difference. Very little pain if any and I'm no longer loopy or half asleep all the time. Fentanyl has been a blessing for my lower back and leg pain. By the way I suffer from lumbar spinal stenosis. Hope this is helpful to others."


"I have Crohn's Disease, 30 degree scoliosis, 14 reconstructive surgeries on my pelvis. Among many other issues.  I was mainly put on it because a Crohn's patient does not absorb oral meds very well.
The Mylan brand is the only one that works (change 48 hrs) but I sweat profusely!  The doctor will not switch me.  It does work for pain, yes, but getting them to stick while constantly sweating is another story."


"I've taken this medication for 11 years and it's the only one that doesn't make me vomit or be bed ridden. The normal dose my body can't handle. It's made my acne go away better then any of the creams they have out there. Having the right dose is really important."