"The first time I had a synvisc shot it worked really well with no side effects. The second time I had a shot in both knees and was in a pain, had cramping in my calves and was pretty miserable for about 2 weeks.  Now I have popping in my knees as if the fluid got underneath the knee cap or around that area so every time I walk my knees pop and it drives me crazy.  I never had this before I got my last shots, so now not only do I have osteoarthritis due to loss of cartilage I now have another complication with every step.  I don't believe I will have another shot, and I wish there was some sort of compensation for this."


"My experience so far has been good. It's an effective contraceptive but I can't recommend it a 100%. I already have three months with it and in my past two months I've had my period, but it's not a constant bleeding. And it's color is brown with spots of red. The thing that also bothers me is that this sort of 'bleeding' last at least one week or two. And that really gets in my nerves. Also that I'm buying more tampons and stuff.  But so far my weigh is still the same also my mood."


"This is an excellent pill. I started on this pill about 8 months ago to prevent getting pregnant. Before this I was on Yasmin, which was absolutely horrible as it made me extremely nauseous, tired, and gave me worse cramps with my period than I had before with a normal period. When I switched to Loestrin 24 Fe, I have had no side effects whatsoever. My periods are very light and short. The only reason I won't give it a 10 rating is because it sometimes makes me miss my period, which is kind of stressful. But it is effective and it has worked for me. I also did not gain any weight, instead I lost some. I went down from 103 pounds to 100."


"Kept me calm and less stressed and less
irritable."


"Various incidents in Viet Nam combat, intel work of over two decades slowly became an affect on sleep. The use of therapies, 12 steps, counseling all left something still not quite right. When an enlightened physician in the VAMC psych ward dosed Seroquel at 100 mg three daily, first sleep in 30 yrs. At 200 mg nightly, no more dreams of conflict, resulting in a life saved, a definite sleep within 45 min., usually six to eight hours. Waking easily, up for a happy day every day."


"I used Androgel for many years until my insurance company upped the deductible to $250 for 3 months.  Testim is so sticky and doesn't dry quickly like Androgel.  I'm on the maximum dosage of each, and my T count dropped from 900 to 700 after switching over.

I highly recommend Androgel - it works great!"


"So far I really like this pill. I just started my second pack and I haven't had any side effects besides some breast tenderness, and when I first started taking it (I started the first day of my period) I had some light spotting for about 4 days after my period ended. The only problem I'm having with it right now is that I got my period, but it isn't any shorter or lighter than usual and I'm getting mild cramps. It's kind of a bummer. I know my body is still getting used to the pill since it's only my second month, but I was hoping that it would kick in right away. But overall, it's a great pill and I feel completely normal on it."


"I was given this medication with Pergeta and Herceptin for 4 cycles. The 1st cycle proved to have the most side effects, nausea, constipation, heart burn, readness, and tired."


"It has helped a lot. I take 1000mg and my blood sugar has been in the normal range more consistently. 79 -173, a few 187-193, however it has made me feel all around better."


"After three months of dedicated use, my goiter finally went away and I could swallow freely again.  I also noticed a higher metabolism, as well a longer attention span and a better ability to focus.  I did not ever see any difference in my intolerance to cold, the dryness of my skin and barely to what I thought to be the worst Hashimoto symptom, the lethargy.  I did notice if I took this medicine at night or later in the day it made my heart race.  I think this medicine affects everyone differently and results are hindered by people having too high of expectations.  For me it was a great medicine, it didn't solve all of the problems but as someone truly suffering from Hashimoto's, I am extremely grateful for what it has done."


"I'm male, 59, suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. It took a month for this medicine to kick in.  STICK WITH IT. I sweated like anything at night for the first 3 weeks but that stopped. I wake up briefly at 3:00 or 4:00 am (A side effect) BUT it is totally worth it. Previously I had knots, big suckers, in my stomach for nearly a year. I used to worry and then look for things to worry about and then initiate my flow chart of worry. No more. A positive side effect is Lexapro. Can also impact/stop obsessive compulsive disorder behaviors too (like counting this and counting that) I also was under-weight forever and have gained weight. A negative is a diminished ability to ejaculate - but again -so what."


"I had Nexplanon implanted in November of 2013.  The site was initially lumpy and swollen but now I don't feel it.  For Birth Control it is AMAZING but that's where my benefits end.  I have been BLEEDING every day for the past FIVE months.   I am extremely moody and have experienced a slight weight gain.  It affects my sex life and I will be removing it if the bleeding doesn't stop in two months."


"I do not doubt the effectiveness of this drug, it works as advertised. The issue that I have with it that it causes irritability, add anxiety and increased sense of depression."


"Was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo 4 yrs ago for 2 years, kept a healthy diet and exercised. Gained a little weight, but just on my girly parts! Very mild PMS, reg and moderate periods. Had a baby last year and used the mini pill for 9 months. Only been on Tri Sprintec for 6 weeks and right away I noticed side effects. It wasn't until I read some reviews that I realized I was getting hives from it. I have pretty bad allergies so I thought that was why. I am a very optimistic person and anytime I feel in a bad mood I do any/ everything to come out of it. It seemed like I was constantly TRYING to pull myself out of a funk. Also, noticed a decrease in appetite and libido. The positive is clearer skin- except for one recent breakout, it's FREE and I'm not pregnant."


"I had Synvisc-One injections about three weeks ago in both knees.  A few years ago I also has the injections over 3 weeks with no serious pain or after effects but lots of relief for 18 month's at least.  This time with just one injection my experience was horrendously painful during and after for 24 hours.  I had to be taken to my car in a wheel chair after the injections due to pain and swelling.  Ice did help. I wish he would have numbed the area 1st, I think that would have helped.  For 2-3 weeks after the Synvisc-One injections I had pretty significant ankle and foot swelling that I'm sure were from the injections.  I am beginning to feel improvement now again.  I think I might opt for the 3 injections next time, less pain."


"After reading so many horror stories I was terrified to take this. But my UTI was unbearable so I decided there was no other option. I have taken it with food and a few hours later I pop a few good probiotics. I am on day 4 and still have not experienced any of the awful symptoms described here. I did notice a headache the first day and slight nausea but that went away once I ate. My UTI symptoms diminished after 24 hours and I am one happy camper! Lesson learned - the internet causes anxiety! lol"


"I am suffering greatly since Drixoral is no longer available.  I have used it since it became available without prescription.  It is the only thing that worked for me and my allergies. I am so miserable now it is not good.  Nothing else comes close to doing what Drixoral did for me.  Can't believe it is not being made any more. "


"I suffer from generalized anxiety, and my phichiatrist prescribed me 10mg Paxil even though I already take 25mg of seroquel. I took it on Friday Morning was good all day. I took it on Saturday, I was a bit sluggish. Sunday morning I took it at church I felt a sudden cold sensation of  the back of my head and down my back. I had to leave early because I started to feel weird. Around 3am I woke up feeling scared out my mind for no reason. I couldn't go back to sleep. The next day I spend all day anxious than at night after I took the seroquel. I was still anxious I laid down and started getting sleepy. My husband was holding me and when I opened my eyes a few seconds later my entire body was tingling. It was one of the worst feelings  ever."


"My son is high functioning autistic. His behavior specialist recommend risperdol .05mg daily for my son for aggression and violent out bursts. After being on it for a week we noticed that he is much calmer. We have noticed some side effects such as. Hyper attentiveness, nightmares, muscle spasms and itchiness."


"I had it inserted 2 months ago on my last day of my period. I took 600mg of IBU because reviews suggested it but it didn't help the intense pain of the insertion and the cramps that started immediately.

That's cake compared to what I've been going through. The first 6 weeks was daily spotting and horrible cramps that only taking 4-5 800 ibuprofens per day ( and switch off to 2 extra strength Aspirin to protect my kidneys)will sort of, not really, help. My period came earlier these last two times on no set day yet and the cramps are the WORST I've had since I was a child. It's enough to stop you dead in your tracks.

 I didn't even have period cramps before Skyla so I'm VERY UPSET. MY flow this month is lighter, but I NEVER had issues before"


"This is the only drug that works. I've tried everything including allergy shot, etc but to no avail. Thanks!"


"I am using Vyance to help me lose weight.I have been on it for about 3 week.

 Positive: loss of appetite, doesn't make you feel jittery or nervous, more focused, increase energy.weight loss about 5# but it is the holidays.

Neg: back acne (never had acne before starting) you have to make your self eat and drink, headaches at the end of the day, dry mouth, if you take to late in the day you won't be able to sleep."


"So far (4 weeks) has had a positive effect for progressive burning/tingling sensation of feet and legs."


"My husband is on a "light" dose of Neurontin (Gabepentin) and the medicine really works to relieve his anxiety.  He has Parkinson's Disease and mild cognitive disorder, as well as Parkinson's depression.  Neurontin works well on his tremor and his anxiety, but higher doses make him "foggy."  His dosage is 800mg spread over 12-16 hours, with the option to increase the dose to 1000mg per day, depending on his anxiety level.  He has been on Neurontin for many years and it continues to work well for him."


"Did curbe my appetite, and increased my energy tremendously for workout, but on Day 2 1 pill my heart was beating so fast and I felt so jittery,  It scared me.  Heart slowed down after about 45 min.  Not sure if I will get the nerve to try another pill."


"Good."


"I got the shot in June, it was great in the beginning! I didn't have a period the first month, the 2nd month came around and I got my period! & now its been a month and I am still bleeding!! I will never again get this shot! I have severe cramps. long lasting headaches. For any woman looking to get on birth control, I DO NOT recommend the Depo!!!!!"


"First day on Oxybutynin and the urge to urinate every 1 to 5 minutes is gone. Lately it had gotten so bad that I almost wet myself inside a movie theater. I had to run out of the theater, without being able to tell my date where I was running to. I've had this problem for years, but no more with Oxy. My problem slowly progressed to a near incontinence. I have previously tried Detro LA, but had serious side-effects and had to quit that one. With Oxybutynin, I still don't have any side-effects. I feel great, sharp and able to concentrate, so far."


"THE WORST. I had tried Monistat 3 days and it worked perfectly fine. I tried Monistat 1 and I had the worst reaction EVER. I was so swollen I couldn't even bend down to pick up anything. Stuck in bed for 12 hours when I was perfectly functioning (with some mild  discomfort) before. Also, the calming cream didn't work AT ALL.

NOT worth it. And I never write reviews."


"After suffering from moderate to major depression for 6+ years, I finally decided to give antidepressants a try. I felt different within a week--not just happy, although there was plenty of that (I'd forgotten how it felt to laugh from sheer delight!), but a wide-ranging suite of emotions I'd forgotten existed--grief, anger, giddiness, joy. I guess I thought emotional numbness was a natural part of growing up. I was wrong.

Lost 10lbs in 2 weeks from decreased appetite, but libido is through the roof--it became so all-consuming that the doc actually had to cut my dose. (It's still in hyperdrive, but at least now I can think about things besides sex). I do suffer from insomnia now. Still, pros outweigh cons!"


"Made me very sleepy so it must be taken at night"


"experienced cramps 4 days leading up to getting my period but it came two days early. super thankful for this pill."


"This is my second method of birth control after 6 years of not using anything I've tried the depo shot and that was the worst, aubra has been great for me I've had no side effects so far so good"


"Prescribed 37.5mg xr once a day for anxiety. I read about people's experiences online and decided I'd try it for a week before judging. I lasted five days before quitting due to side effects. Noticeable fatigue, no appetite, difficulty concentrating, waking up in the night and being unable to fall asleep again, constipation, gas. This is not for me and I am glad I didn't take it long enough to experience withdrawal symptoms. My hunger came back the day I stopped taking it."


Dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

"Never has any side effects. Thanks to the drug one year later still free of it all"


"I was proscribed 500mg tablets to help with a sprained lumbar. The pharmacist told me that at worst i would experience indigestion, and it should not be combined with other pain medication or else I'd deal with internal bleeding. What i wasn't ready for was crippling fatigue, vision impairment, nausea, urine darkening, cold sweats, and my back pain getting even worse. I looked up the side effects that the pharmacist didn't mention and found then listed under the Uncommon and Rare side effects, which means I'm just unlucky."


"My family has a negative history with birth control (mother, aunt, cousin and sister all tried and couldn't stay on it) however my periods were always extremely rough so at the advice of my doctor I got Implanon to help balance the hormones in May 2013. So far so very good. I have had one 8 day period since then followed two months later by a 4 day period. Both were extremely light and my symptoms were either dulled considerably or nonexistent. It was incredible!  Sex drive did not change at all and I had no problems losing weight on it. I've gone from a size 10 to a size 6 with healthy eating and exercise. At times I feel some water retention but that typically happens around the time I would have started my period."


"I was on Glyburide and Januvia for a long time.  Then my insurance company decided that I had to take Glimepiride instead of Glyburide because it works better.  I have noticed a difference already after just a few weeks.  My blood sugar readings are much lower than they were on Glyburide."


"I got my IUD put in almost 6 months ago. Not going to lie, getting it in was really uncomfortable, however after the first day, the pain got less and less. I'm 22 without kids, so my cervix has never been dilated (this is why it was it hurt more than usual).

After the first two months I noticed my skin was breaking out a bit on my back and chest - however I had just come off the pill so i'm not sure if that was what caused it, or if my hormones were just all over the place. The months that followed I stopped getting my period altogether, this has been great!

Sometimes I think I can feel pressure inside, where the IUD would be, but I can't be sure. I think the most important is to not to get inside your head. Just listen to you!"


"I started on 2/7/17 weighing 194 as of today I already lost 5 pounds let's see how the rest of the month goes"


"I'm 46 and was diagnosed with ADHD 2 times when I was a kid but never took the medicine. My life's always felt out of control and emotional roller coaster. I tried Adderall first but it made me to jumpy. I switched to Dextroamphetamine and once I got past the first week and up to my 20 mg a day everything became so much easier to deal with in life. Less stress, better sleep at night and makes me feel "normal". Best medicine in the world but the cost is absolutely ridiculous as I have no insurance."


"As most other users comment I call Clobex Spray my wonder drug, at its worst my eczema results in the skin on my hands / fingers covered in open weeping sores so that I have to wear cotton gloves constantly. Clobex Spray clears this condition in 2 or 3 days. But the main point of my review, last time I bought Clobex it cost me $600 a bottle, this means I could rarely afford to use it. I went to a different dermatologist, he prescribed Clobex for supply through a specific mail order pharmacy, the cost with no insurance coverage, was $50! I don't imagine I can name the pharmacy here, but PLEASE if this stuff works for you, get your dermatologist to do his job to find you a pharmacy where you can actually afford to buy it."


"I've been taking 10 mg.  every night for over a year. I used to be a napper sleeping 2hrs on and 2 hrs. off, sometimes I would stay awake for 3 days at a time. I'm prescribed 10 mg. nightly, I sleep thru the night and feel rested the next day with no hangover effect. I do not take it if I feel I can sleep without it. I have never had an adverse reaction to it. This medication has changed my life."


"This drug has given me my life back. I am now emotionally balanced, it has given me back the sparkle in my eye (says my wife), I can focus and I am dealing with things I was afraid to before due to BP anxiety. I was a complete MESS before lamictal, hardly able to take care of myself and had lost interest in all activities and v emotional depressed/antzy/angry despite being on lithium 1000, seroquel 100mg mirtazapine 25mg. On lamictal my brain just calmed the heck down. I feel normal, reasonable and have the energy and ability to DO things again. No side effects noticed on lamictal. Hope to stay on this drug for years to come. On a side note some BP groups on FB are really helpful and supportive and friendly. You are not alone with BP."


"I was in a serious car accident and severely injured my leg. It was put back together by metal but I am in chronic pain. I currently take Vicodin ES and live a pain free life. This medication is extremly helpful in allowing me to lead a normal life."


"I was given this medication for fibromyalgia. Now at 21 years of age I am having heart problems. The first medication they took me off of after the heart problems surfaced was Amrix. Upon further research and communication with Amrix representatives I found that this medication is not supposed to be used for over a period of 3 weeks. Something my doctors obviously were unaware of. Just letting everyone out there know in case they find themselves in a similar situation."


"I have been using the Nuvaring for a year and at first it was great just a little uncomfortable during sex, but got used to it. The last few months I have been getting side affects to the point where I had to stop using it. It gave me anxiety, depression to the point where I felt hopeless and like I had no control of anything so I discontinued using it and side affects are going away and I feel like I have control again. I know every women's body is different so if you feel the same symptoms find another form of birth control."


"I have had chronic insomnia for over 25 years and have tried every sleeping pill, antidepressant, 4 sleep studies and nothing has worked.  I decided to try 25 mg of Seroquel and am finally getting some good sleep!  I have to keep good sleep habits to make sure I get the benefit of this medication though.  I feel renewed!"


"Best meds ever for IBS with diarrhea."


"I used this medication and had none of the insomnia or restlessness. I had the exact opposite reaction. I had been dealing with a sinus cold and was getting headaches from them. After using over the counter medication to combat the headaches I went to the doctor who prescribed Mucinex D because he said it was much more powerful. Long story short I couldn't make it through a day of work without sleeping. I at first related it to the cold, but when I halved my dosage I was still tired but not to the point of exhaustion when I took two pills. As of now my pills are gone and I don't feel tired in the least. Insomnia I can handle, falling asleep on the job I can't."


"I'm on my 16th day of taking Chantix. I started January 1st 2009.  My actual quit date was the 15th which was yesterday.  I only smoked onlyh 5 cigarettes all day and it was half a cigarette at a time and tasted horrible.  This morning I woke up with that habit still in me to smoke so I lit up.  I haven't had one since and it's 8pm.  Been almost 10 hours and I'm feeling pretty good.  I'm having the urge to smoke but am controlling that urge easily.  I was disturbed however when I searched Chantix reviews and came across people talking about having heart attacks just weeks after quitting the pill.  Now I'm a bit worried but I plan to not take the entire 3 months.  I plan to stop taking the pill once I have been smoke free for a week."


"Mood improved dramatically, PMT gone! Completely, and this was becoming a problem as I'm 40 it seemed to be getting worse. I've lost a few pounds and find it easier to keep my weight down, it must be the diuretic and no fluid retention. Bigger breasts, bit tender but better with time, I've been on it nearly 3 months now. Libido maybe even better, as I feel happier. This is by far the best pill I've been on and I didn't take the pill for years because of the effects of weight gain, and libido. I've tried Mirena twice, awful, mini pill, mini pill injection cap and coil. Finally found one that suits, now my GP won't prescribe it! I will try family planning."


"My brother is on this medication, 8mg over 24 hours, he takes 5mg in the morning and 3mg at night. He has been taking risperidone for just over a year now, he was diagnosed with schizofernia January 2015, the doctors have prescribed different doses of this medication, however it is not effective as it first was, this dose was the highest he has been given compared to other doses throughout the year, he has become very depressed, cannot concentrate well, avoid any social interaction, has some delusions and he feels like he has no emotion and his brain is blank.. So in conclusion I think it's time that the doctor changes his medication, because it doesn't seem to be working well."


"Female, 5'7", start weight 191 lbs. Started shots at .6 dosage. The 1st 3 days was extreme nausea and I would throw up just smelling food. After that I could eat by bites only  (one here, one there). The cycle seems to repeat each week as I up the dosage (.6, 1.2 and now starting on 1.8).  I'm just starting on week 3 and am down 17 lbs.  I still can't decide if it's better to be fat and happy than skinny and sick all the time. *shrugs*"


"I have difficulty falling asleep, and staying asleep. I took 50-100 mg nightly. It did not help me get to sleep any earlier than 4-6am, and when I finally would go to sleep, I would sleep for 10 hours. Totally not useful when I get up

for work at 7am! Very vivid enjoyable dreams though."


"I have been taking it for mood and it works wonders! Mood is stable with only one side affect."


"I have been taking tri previfem for over a year now, and have suffered from an emotional breakdown once a month, sometimes more often, since a couple months after I began taking it.  This is not typical of me at all, and I have been very scared and confused by my extreme emotions.  Today I came to this page and read the reviews and was startled to see that so many people were experiencing the same thing as me.  I am going to stop taking it immediately. Not worth it :("


"works well good option vs proton pump inhibitors"


"My first two months on it were not really good - I had constant spotting since 2 weeks from start, and I was quite moody and sensitive. Only good thing was my acne cleared up. Then I missed one pill on accident and got full blown period in 2days and I was like - nope, that's it, I give up, but my obgyn told me "try to finish the box and then if it continues the same with 2nd box we can try something else" and boy, am I glad I did. After that "period" spotting never returned, box is finished, moodiness is gone, skin still clear and my scheduled period was completely painless for first time in my life. So I'm super happy with it now."


"I've been on Opioids (oxycodone mostly) since my accident in 1996. Approximately 24 months ago I was up to six 30mg Oxycodones daily. This allowed me to have some quality of life~Moderate physical activity.. Then my State took up the anti-oxycodone crusade.  My Doctor has me trying everything except oxycodone or oxycontin - The goal is to get completely away from those two (due to pressure from the Government).  My daily oxycodone is down to three 30mg plus three 30mg Opana ER (tamper proof).  Right off the bat my pain went up. The Opana 30 ER has zero effect regarding pain management.The main side effect is nodding off. "Example* It has taken me 36 minutes to write this". Unless I am actively moving I nod off ~ I dare not drive. Pain 7-8 daily."


"I have been so happy on this medication. I actually take the generic version and am on my 3rd month. I had been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for years. I am 32. Just some occassional light spotting so far. I have suffered from migraines for a long time, especially around my period, and on these pills they have decreased. My breasts have increased at least a cup size and are super firm (boyfriend approved!). No loss of sex drive at all. I have gained about 10 pounds, but I don't really mind the weight gain with having no period, no migraines and a free increase in breast size. "


"I've been on Cymbalta for depression and GAD since July.  I don't think it is working.  I am still depressed and have anxiety attacks several times a week.  Have talked to my Psychiatrist about this and he just says to give it more time.  I am changing Psychiatrists after the first of the year."


"For the past year or so, this pill has been a godsend. No worrying about an unintended pregnancy, great skin, short or non-existant periods...it's perfect. For my first year or so on it though, I was an emotional mess. I stopped wanting to go out and was near constantly sad. I have a tendency towards some mild anxiety (It is not severe and I choose to not take medication) but not depression, so I could deal with these symptoms (sort of) and figured that I'd ask about switching at my yearly OB/GYN visit. Almost a week before I went though, it was like a switch was flipped. Now it's like I'm not even on a medication. I will say though that I have always taken it RELIGIOUSLY down to the minute every single day, which I'm sure helps a lot."


"I got on the shot in April 2012 for many reasons. 1. I worked at the YMCA in the pool & I didn't want to worry about bleeding 2. My cramps were torture! I wouldn't be able to get out of bed. During the first month or so I did spot and have some cramps but they eventually stopped. I love the shot. I did gain some weight but that was some what my fault because I stayed unactive. But with a good diet and some exercise you won't gain weight! Recommend it to everyone!"


"The infection was eased almost immediately, however by midtreatment I was very jittery and broke out with a hot, hive-like rash that was so miserable that no lotion would relieve,but it was the lesser of two evils to get over the kidney infection. I had to skip the last dose in order to function at work mentally and my body is still very sore. Could tolerate absolutely NO SUN!"


"I have moderate lower back pain and my doctor suggested I take Lorzone in case I have muscle spasm. Well I took the Lorzone 750mg and I had no side effects whatsoever (which is good) yet the pain is still there. I have an appointment for MRI soon. Hope I find out what is causing my pain."


"Feeling heaps better about life and alot calmer only thing is I feel hungry all the time and have put on 4 kilos in one week!! Dont know what to do about that..."


"I have Allergic Rhinitis since I was a kid unfortunately I was told that there is no cure for this allergy it will be with me for the rest of my life - doctors have always treated my so called sinus issue with Flu medication and sinus medication to be honest it worked for a hour max and I am back where I started. A doctor prescribed Kestine and Nasonex almost 15 years ago I used it for the first two days and every time when we the seasons change. To-date I still use the same products and I don't regret using it since - honestly the best medication available for people who have Allergic Rhinitis. "


"Two days ago I purchased a Blistex tube called orange mango blast. It smells great however has caused my lips to swell and burn.

Normally I use the mint Blistex and never experience anything like this.

Medicinal ingredients are different. Is that the cause of the swelling?"


"I have used Provigil for about 6 years for daytime sleepiness/fatigue. About 2 weeks ago I began taking Nuvigil instead. The effect is definitely longer-lasting by several hours, and initially it seemed more potent yet "cleaner" in terms of side effects than Provigil. However, more recently when I've taken it after a night of poor sleep I've had to increase the dose and I get a lot of tension headaches, as with Provigil. 150 mg lasted all day at first, now I've had to take a little more. Still, I'd rate it an improvement over Provigil - how much so, time will tell."


"I LOVE MIRENA.  My doctor (who must work for Liletta) kept telling me it's the same even though it's a 3 year FDA approved product vs 5 year and doesn't have labeling for heavy periods.  Since my Doc swore up and down that she thought it was the same as Mirena, I finally said I'll try it.  It's not the same.  I don't know why she forced me to use it.   I'm going to a different doctor to remove this Liletta and go back to the Mirena I was happy with---if you want a Mirena, demand Mirena-- the Liletta was bigger and hurt more inserting it and doesn't help my periods!!!"


"At 29 I have multiple joint pain and 2 ruptured lumbar discs with sciatica and numbness in my arm and foot. Taking narcotics and opioids helped but then my meds were stolen from my purse. Went to my pain doc for something to help with withdrawals and pain until my next refill. He gave me a sample of Cymbalta. I am impressed with the results other than the headaches and increase in appetite. Helps with my morning stiffness and loss of balance and makes my pain bearable. I do seem to get really sleepy when the headaches come on but if I can take a power nap it helps. My mood is much better but I attribute that to having less pain as I have never had depression. I hope the headaches go away."


"Tramadol for me is a miracle drug.  I suffered from depression and anxiety brought on by a catastrophic life event.  A year after the event I was not recovering emotionally.  It's like the feelings took on a life of their own and I wasn't shaking it (PTSD?).  I took tramadol one day for a headache and noticed it lifted my mood.  I tried it again another day and got the same results.  It lifts my mood, shakes off the depression and hopelessness and gives me a feeling of optimism.  This is on 100mgs first thing in the morning that's all I need.  Nausea at first if not taken with food but now I prefer it on an empty stomach.  I was on it for 2 solid months.  Now, just as needed not every day.  No withdrawals.  Not prescribed for depression."


"I am so confused about the explosive diarrhea reviews. Long story short, I got something last week that was more than just a common cold. Started with the usual scratchy throat, but by day 3, the cough was so unbearable that I later found out at urgent care I cracked a rib from coughing so hard. They gave me RX cough syrup which I only took once since the codene in it made me throw up violently (not fun with a cracked rib). Picked up some delsym around 1am at the pharmacy and actually slept for about 6 hours. Had to go to work the next morning and took my delsym with me. Didn't need to take another dose until about noon. I truly feel like this medicine saved my other ribs from my own abuse! Try it once before assuming you'll poop your pants"


"I found this very helpful to help me quit smoking. I have had some strange dreams and my kidney function may have been affected. I'm not sure if that is related to the drug yet. I've been taking it for about 5 months and will be tapering the dose now that I'm comfortable with being a non-smoker. I would suggest that people have baseline kidney function tests prior to starting."


"I was having a horrible time on Ocella which contrary to what your local pharmacist will tell you, is NOT the same as Yasmin. So my doctor switched me to Yasmin and the first month was great, no more horrible mood swings, I was almost on euphoric high. The second month I completely crashed, I started having hot flashes, mood swings, ovarian pain, hair loss, anxiety and a general feeling of non-well-being. ASIDE from that, my period was fine, not too bad."


"This one is good for me."


"The most effective allergy medicine I've found to treat dog/cat/mold/dust allergies.  It's too bad you can't find it any more! "


"My Dr. put me on Zonegran for my migraines and I was just wondering if anyone else is on this for just that?  I have only been on this for 5 weeks so that is why I was curious."


"I've been taking this pill for about 6 months now, and have gained 20 pounds. I haven't made any change to my diet or exercise routine. But the pill's been working well otherwise. I never really got acne, so that stayed about the same, I'm about the same emotionally, except for maybe worse PMS symptoms. My sex drive is outrageous, maybe even a little more than when I started on the pill...I'm just worried about the amount of weight gained in such a short time..I am also really bad at remembering to take the pill every day."


"I suffer from severe foot pain they have been calling Mortons Neuroma and recently have been diagnosed with "Atypical facial pain caused by %u201CTrigeminal 5th Cranial Nerve". Doctors have been throwing increasing doses of Gabapentin to me for several years.

I now take 3) 600mg tablets per day. I can honestly state that this medicine hasn't helped my condition.

Despite telling my doctors that...I keep getting more and more.
"


"I'm 24 and this is my first ever contraceptive pills. Taking it for a month now. I don't have problem aside from gaining weight and I'm emotional but not this much since I started this pill. I'm happy that my acne slowly fading, my cramps is not severe than the last one I had and don't have problem at all. I've noticed that my breast is gaining some extra fat too. Lol "


"I have been using this for 1 week with an antibiotic called Solodyn (Minocycline). I have light acne but my biggest problem was painful hormonal cysts on my chin and this did not leave me dry like Retin-A did. I had noticeable results in just 1 week! With any skin issue I know that results don't happen overnight but I am so happy with this product that I had to review it!"


"I have been bleeding constantly, to the point I can't even have sex. It's like I'm constantly on my period I am switching as soon as I get the chance!!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I took my cherry suprep with Coke like the nurse told me to. It was disgusting but I got it down. It started working about 35-45 mins and lasted until 12 am. I was able to sleep a little bit. I took my second prep at 5am and started going in about 15 mins and it's 9:30 now and I'm still going in intervals. My appointment is at 12:30 so I'm hoping I will be done by then. My biggest advice I can give is get an ointment for you butt because  rawness was the worst part of the prep."


"I've been maintained by suboxone for over 2 years and it honestly and truly changed my life around... but after being on it for so long my doctor switched me to bunavail since it was longer acting and you could still talk while it is dissolving. I was thus very disappointed upon first dose at how long it takes to dissolve and how difficult it is to really adhere it to your cheek, and even if it does stick temporarily it always comes off and floats around your mouth and ends up all over your teeth. This is made worse when you talk... and by the fact that it takes about 45mins to dissolve! I'm switching back to suboxone."


"WARNING!! Do not use!! Extreme burning and itching. I was so desperate I put a cold cloth on my vagina to ease the pain.  I did this repeatedly until the itching and burning stopped. It's been over 10yrs since I had a YI but I thought Monistat was safe. It is not THERE IS NO WAY THIS AMOUNT OF PAIN IS THE RESULT OF AN EFFECTIVE PRODUCT!! My vagina was extremely sore after this. Pull this product & have someone look into these complaints NOW."


"This XR works very well I haven't taken the IR so I don't know how well it works"


"I've been on Victoza for 4 days and its been great. I have type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. I've had no side effects at all. I've lost 4 lbs. and feel really good. My sugar levels are under 140, 2 hours after a meal which is awesome. Appetite is completely gone but I make myself eat a small meal 3 times a day. I started with 0.6mg and on 4th day increased to 1.2mg. Still no side effects. I recommend this med for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Oh and for people who are afraid of needles...don't be. The needle is so thin that you can;t even feel it. I hate needles and I don't mind injecting Victoza at all."


"So, I thought the light periods were a problem but since I see people with the same issue that makes me feel a little better.  Although, I don't like that I come on at the end of the pack I usually would come on the Wednesday during the non- active pills but now its like Saturday or Sunday, then extremely light for maybe 2 to 3 days.  Good thing is I do not have problems with the Cysts or Fibroids now, no pain, periods are once a month although light, No acne, mood swings are normal, I think :-) overall good pill."


"What would I give to not take medication! I am 18, and have been taking Concerta for 3 years now. It helps me to keep things in order, stop forgetting things, concentrate in class for long periods of time, do mundane tasks I hate. However, within the first week of taking it I will feel very moody, have tics, etc. I get excited and anxious easily. In the evenings, it is impossible to concentrate and it gets me often very frustrated or irritable. I have been considering changing medications or stopping because it suppresses my creativity and will have me concentrate on negative thoughts causing depression. However, the withdrawal effects will make me very lazy, depressed, or even manic. "


"The procedure feels like a pap smear + 3 intense cramps (nothing worse than bad period cramps). Then it's done! I felt a little uncomfortable for 1.5 days and I was back to work on Monday. I had spotting for about 2-3 weeks after the procedure. I spotted during my normal period week for the next 5-6 months, but very light and not like a full on period at all. I have now stopped getting my period all together but I experience just 1 PMS symptom when I'd normally have my period-- not cramps or moodiness, just sore breasts. I've lost 10 lbs. since having the Mirena put in. Best decision ever! Took a while to adjust to the lower dose of hormones, but no more expensive pills/forgetting to take my pill/periods/moodiness from high-dose hormones."


"Precribed after many years of Ambien use.  Took 5 mg.....nothing
After an hour 5 more mg........after another hour 5more mg.....tossing and turning .  No sleep.  Back to Ambien."


"I was prescribed trazodone 50mg while I was inpatient at the hospital. That was pretty much the best sleep aid I've ever taken apart from Nyquil, which I only take while I need cold relief too (and by the way, I've taken Benadryl for myself as a sleep aid. It's the exact same active ingredient as the stuff Nyquil makes and markets as a sleep aid. (Source: being obsessive over checking medicine labels). However! Do not ever tell your doctor what to prescribe you. Worked well for me for insomnia (co-morbids are anxiety and depression, post traumatic stress disorder. "


"I notice it takes away anxiety but leaves me a little foggy  -It's a great nerve pain reliever for my back"


"After 3 years of astounding results from Supartz, I had to miss injections due to having ObamaCare where my policy was not accepted by my Ortho MD for 15 months.  Medicare is accepted and I returned for my semi-annual injection series wherein he told me he has seen slightly better results with Euflexxa.  After the first injection, I noticed significant swelling associated with an increase in pain from zero to 3.  After the second injection, the swelling had increased and pain worsened to a 6 with my inability to climb stairs.  The third injection was followed by a steroid to help reduce the swelling and an infection was ruled out. I am now scheduled for an MRI.  Supartz works, Euflexxa does not."


"I was hesitant to get the arm implant because of negative reviews on here, but decided to try it anyway. I couldn't have had a better experience. Insertion was fast and the only thing I felt was the numbing shot- nothing else. I experienced absolutely no negative side effects, not once having headache or nausea or anything. For a month or two I continued to get my period but it was only light spotting. After deciding to invest in liners, my periods stopped altogether. I haven't bled at all in months and it's been great. If you are seeking long term, zero maintenance, highly effective birth control, I highly recommend giving this a try. Everyone's body is different and there is no way to know how you specifically will react to it."


"I took this medication for insomnia and towards the end of my manic episode my brain was gone when I was really logical and smart and insightful during my episode the nurses and resident thought and didn't even think I had a mental illness and thought it was only my personality (I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type) but by the end of my recovery and after the high doses of clonazepam and only being on it for 2 months I was already doing stupid stuff I wouldn't ever do and even called my cousin my other cousin's name on thanksgiving when I greeted him and I've never been this stupid in my life."


"So, I can't say how well this actually works because I was trying it out to balance my hormones and make some gut problems less painful. However, I've been on it 4 days and just have been feeling cramping and bloating. That has made my gut issue worse. If you don't have gut issues already, this may work for you!"


"Experienced bad adverse effect with tablets.  No problem with nasal spray"


"Don't see this helping my pain much. Would rather not take anything. Don't like the side effects. Will be stopping soon. "


"Had a pain in left knee develop rather quickly. I am 70 and Dr. said was most likely arthritis. Prescribed Naproxyn and it worked very well for that knee. I have a bad right knee also that has been bad for 30 years and is getting worse. I hoped it would too get some relief but it has not. Curious about that. No noticeable side effects."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"This drug contains a MAO inhibitor, be CAREFUL servious side effects from combining with any antidepressants"


"Seemed to clear up sinus infection but side effects were scary.  Had anxiety and felt very cold.  Then the shaking started, mainly legs muscles.  Was resolved after about an hour by taking Ativan.  Blood pressure was very high the next few days - can"t say for sure if that was related. Also had nose bleeds."


"I have been on Bydureon since Jan 2013.  I have been able to stop taking all of my other oral medicines.  My blood sugar is great.  My doc told me to take the medicine out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before mixing. Has helped with the bumps. Once per week is GREAT."


"For all of you trying this implant be very careful. My daughter got this in, in 2012, in May 2015 she had it removed. After she got it in she gained almost 65 pounds she was 115lb. At almost the 3 year mark she started having really bad anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, depression. Once removed it got worse, in and out the hospital  for the last month with all the symptoms above as well as suicidal tendency's. This implant has been banned in Canada because of this. My daughter was the happiest most out going person and now can not get out of bed, bad mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks are overwhelming, can't eat has lost about 25 pounds in a week can't sleep and suicide. Once removed it is in your tissue for 3-6 months at implant site."


"I have been taking Norvasc for probably 30 years.  The first 20, the drug worked to lower my blood pressure well.  In the last ten years, I've been plagued with scorching legs.  It has literally ruined my life.  Doctors never even had a clue and I never thought it was Norvasc that was hurting me until I had trouble a week ago getting the prescription filled I was out of for 4 days.  On the 4th day without taking it, my legs were feeling pretty good.  I got my prescription refilled took the pill and the next day, I was back to debilitating pain.  I haven't taken it since.  I am now feeling pressure in my head as I've always been prone to migraine headaches.  I never got one after I started taking Norvasc.  I think I'll take the migraines."


"Awful product. Was on  Vagifem for 25 years, great product. Got switched to Yuvifem when it came out. Within a week I had horrible dryness and itching, vaginal tissue tearing and pain. It's like it's a placebo. Like others, I've asked my doctor to make my prescription brand only for Vagifem at much higher cost since it works. They need to rework Yuvifem so it actually is a working generic version. I emailed the manufacturer... everyone should."


"Zyprexa brought me out of a severe depression within a day or two. It has also been fairly helpful with anxiety/panic attacks. Unfortunately, I have gained over 40lbs and never feel full. It has also increased my cholesterol and fasting blood sugars. I've also noticed I don't have much energy or drive. Due to the metabolic issues my doctor wants me to try latuda."


"The suppositories work for me like magic. I usually have really bad constipation or so I thought until I discovered bisacodyl which was recommended by my sister-in-law. Once I insert it, maximum 10 to 15 mins later everything gets flushed out with no hassle and no horrible side effects. Its a winner and I definitely recommend it."


"Immune system is where it should be for the first time in 5 yrs!  Actually had to reduce Hizentra by 20% after 6 month blood check!"


"I have been taking 25 mg a day for years and my blood pressure is always normal and I definitely don't retain water, so it's an excellent diuretic."


"I use benedryl for motion sickness and it does work. I can never remember the car ride, due to being asleep. I love it."


"Have been using this medication since I was 10 year old. I am now 16 years old."


"Got severe menstrual-like and abdominal cramps as well as severe diarrhea. But it worked!"


"I've had severe panic/anxiety disorder for 15  years. Was prescribed Xanax 1mg 3xday for 15  yrs. It worked for panic attacks, but not for constant anxiety. Psychiatrist prescribed Klonopin 3 months ago, 1mg 2 x day. It has been the best medicine I've taken for the daily anxiety, but does not stop panic attacks. Talked to him about increasing to 3 x day and he refused to listen! I'm stuck with 2xday. It is the best medicine I've taken because lasts about 6-7 hours. I've been participating in life again, but anxiety is still ever-present. I wouldn't have to take Xanax for panic attacks if my dosage were increased to 3 x day, but he prefers to prescribe 15 Xanax/month on top of Klonopin rather than stick with Klonopin alone. Overall great medicine."


"Very very effective drug. Better than diazepam, better than lorazepam. Long half life. This medication helped me stop drinking completely to mask my anxiety. I have chronic anxiety and sometimes can't go in stores. With clonazepam, when used responsibility, is my wonder drug. Been on 3 mg a day for 25 years. My doctor shuns on weaning me off, as this drug gave me my life back. It has helped me mend my relationships, I can go outside, and I don't feel like anyone's judging me. I take clonazepam with 40 mg propranolol a day and Seroquel at night. Who would have thought that I prescribed myself and my doctor agreed. Who ever made this benzo needs an award. Stay sober, don't do illicit drugs, take meds as instructed and again, don't drink! Thanks!"


"I was diagnosed with severe GERD and Barrett's Disease several months ago.  I tried everything and nothing seemed to work until now.  Kapidex has been amazing.  I have had no side-effects and at my last gastroscope, everything was looking A LOT better.  Kapidex, along with following GERD food guidelines has made me feel 100% better."


"I'm a 45 yr old woman who has had IBS with chronic constipation for years. I've been dependent on laxatives for years mainly suppositories. Even strong laxatives have little effect on me. I hate taking meds and often just do not take care of my gut. Well that's all changing since I wound up at the ER last weekend with a terrible back up.

I saw my GI Dr and he gave me some samples of linzess 290 mcg. I'm taking that every morning along with a probiotic, a stool softener and high fiber diet.

It's only been 3 days but so far I've felt activity down there and had a BM yesterday morning and today. I still needed a suppository but I hope by this and probiotic and diet change i can be more regular."


"I took 2 Aleve after spending a sleepless night with terrible shoulder pain.  It starting working within 30 minutes.  Within 1 hour, I could rotate my arm in all directions.  Pain relief lasted a good 24 to 28 hours before the pain came back.  This is a wonderful product!"


"I had it implanted August 2015 and at first I bled for two or three straight months. Now, I get two periods a month. I can't wait to get it removed. I also get extreme mood swings from the amount of hormones. It may work for some but definitely talk to your doctor."


"I've had the Implanon for 6 months now - light periods and occasional cramps - but aside from that no bad side effects! I've even lost weight (only half a stone) so I guess it affects everyone differently! The first month was quite horrible as I was bleeding all the time! But afterwards it was all fine."


"I started taking Phentermine 37.5 mg in April after I went to my doctor appointment and weighed 172 lbs. This was up 14 lbs in 1 year. I am  5 ft 7 in, 52 year old woman going through menopause. I absolutely flipped about how my weight keeps going up and my doctor suggested I try this a couple months. It has been a great success, on June 3 and I'm down to 159. Had a lot of side effects though.  Besides the dry mouth, I have terrible insomnia, so bad I can only take like three days in a row then I need a break so I can sleep. Worse, I have been really cranky with my boyfriend and crying way more than normal. I still have 25 pills left, but I don't know if I'll take them. Will update later."


"I just wanted to share that ACZONE REALLY WORKS. I have suffered with acne since my teen yrs till now (I'm 39 yrs young). I have tried everything. I went to my Dr. 09/05/2013 and he gave me some samples to try and I did. I'm in LOVE with this. It is awesome I really can see results the zits, pimples or what ever you want to call them are starting to go away. Good luck to you all as you each search for solutions to your skin. THIS REALLY WORKS."


"I feel compelled to write this, as I have read so many awful experiences. Mine was not awful at all. I took 800mg ibuprofen half hour before. Insertion did hurt. But the pain was less than a minute. Cramps on my way home. No bleeding. So far so good!"


"I had Mirena inserted 3 yrs ago. Only a little cramping after insertion, periods stop within 2 months, no acne but a little lower back pain and weight gain. Mirena is still worth it though. Very happy with this product."


"It works fine for me. It squashed cellulitis of the face.  My doctor says it was most likely an MRSA bacteria and that most infections of this type are these days.  Side effects are mild diarrhea, some abdominal pain, and unnatural taste in mouth for about 2 hours after taking. The taste is not repulsive to me; it is easily tolerated."


"Celebrex has helped me manage my back pain, lumbar and cervical, due to degenerative arthritis. NOT taking it, is noticeable, have increase of pain and functionally impaired condition without it."


"After taking many antidepressants with temporary satisfaction and happiness for a few months, I decided to try Effexor for almost a year. It worked good for my anxiety and anger issues but not for my depression (It had the usual mild side effects like weight gain). Now I'm back on Lexapro (as this and Cymbalta worked best for me). To all: Don't be alarmed from all the horror stories of Effexor withdrawal. I weaned off with no worse discontinue symptoms then other medicines! As a matter of fact, I love the electric brain zaps! LOL."


"I use this medication for pain associated with a torn rotator cuff. Taken along with diclofenac the pain relieving effect is quite good. Taken alone it is moderately effective. I have never had any negative side effects due to this medication."


"Works GREAT for me. Only a half a pill calms my brain enough to put me to sleep. The only negative is the price - $62 for only 7 pills!"


"I had my tonsils out a little over a week ago at the age of 30. My doctor prescribed Percocet for the pain and although it helped my severe throat and ear pain almost instantly, it was very hard on my stomach. After 2 days I had to stop taking it due to the amount of nausea I was experiencing. As a pain reliver it worked wonders, just be sure to eat before you take it to avoid upset stomach."


"After about the third set of 4 pills each followed by 8oz of water I had projectile vomiting. I was so sick and in so much pain. I thought it was going to be a great alternative to the liquid prep which I can not tolerate at all. Now a week later and I am still having bloating, stomach cramps, black bowel movements, weight gain and very swollen ankles (which is something I have never suffered from). I also did not take the last set of 4 pills and had to give myself a fleets enema to complete the prep. I noticed afterward however that it says to use caution if taking lisinopril  and oxycodone so perhaps that is why I had such a difficult time."


"I am coming up on my 10 year anniversary. I took chantix for the 3 months, I could not be happier. I picked my quit date 8/23 and quit 8/20, 3 days early. The only problem I had was sleeping. I worked thru it, I knew it was my only hope to quit. Thank you chantix "


"Ive been on the shot for about a year now and i absolutely hate it!!!! Ive gained so much weight and were talking like 40 lbs. Its like i cant stop eating. My cravings are absolutely horrible. Im always hungry. I work out here and there but i cant seem to lose the weight. Im 17 years old. This birth control method is not something i would suggest to anyone except for the fact that it is very effective against pregnancy"


"Once my doctor prescribed this medication my pain was relieved within days. I have not had any problems since."


"I am 18 years old and I've been on Sprintec for probably 8 months now, and I have enjoyed it for the most part. At first it was rough, I felt very nauseous all the time, I actually missed school one day but around the 3rd month it's been pretty good. My periods start on the exact time and day & been  good for not getting pregnant, not why I got on it but it comes in handy. I would recommend this and have to friends who want help reduce period pains. My flow is light and my cramps  barely occur on the first day! It has been good to me!"


"I have had Skyla since i was 20, 2 years now. It is meant for women who have not had a baby before. I took some ibuprofen before and got it done in less than 5 mins. It was pretty, pretty painful but you have to understand that they are dilating your cervex. Afterwards, I was in a little pain but was able to drive home. Laid down for the rest of the day. And 2 years later I still love it!! I did get an ovarian cyst like a year ago but when I felt abdominal pain I went to my dr. No complications. Had no period for 1 year but overall feel great. It's not for everyone but it has worked great for me. Also, I have not used a condom since I got it and never pregnant. "


"I've had it and I have break through bleeding here and there very light but lasts for a while. I've noticed a slight shift in mood and I haven't brook out as much . Still cramps around period time but rarely bleed but my sex drive has depleted completely. I hate it. Excellent at preventing pregnancy but that's only because you lack the motivation for sex."


"I have had sleeping issues since a teenager and was finally diagnosed with Childhood Onset Insomnia. At times less than 1 hour total sleep a day for 3-4 days in a row. At the age of 42 my Dr prescribed Elavil (Amitriptlyne) and it changed my life. Its really cheap about $30 CDN per month, doesn't store in your fat cells and is non addictive. I take 50mg at around 9pm, fall asleep around 11 and get a great sleep straight through until 6-7am. No grogginess, some slight dry mouth. For me, it doesn't make me drowzy but it does help me stay asleep which was my problem- waking regularly through the night. Good, luck, hope it works for you as well as it has for me!"


"I have been on Effexor XR for approximately 7 years now. I was started off at 75mg and have since been raised to 225mg over the years. I have had good results on this medication. One downfall is the terrible withdrawals that I experience if I miss a dose. These effects happen within the first couple of hours of not taking it. Terrible headache, foggy feeling, and extreme eye sensitivity. Within a day of a skipped dose I become agitated, argumentative, and defiant. I do not look forward to switching from this medicine to a different one, which my doctor has suggested, due to the withdrawal symptoms."


"I was started on Lexapro for Generalised Anxiety Disorder because the Xanax I've been on for the past few years is now Schedule 8.  I have been on it for 10 days now and I hate the side effects so I will not be taking any more tomorrow.  I started out on 5mg for five days and felt nausea, intense headaches, excessive drowsiness, tremors and total lack of concentration.  Then I was advised to up the dose to 10mg and things are worse as I feel extremely anxious and haven't left the house all weekend.  Another side effect is extreme muscle jerking through the night.  Definitely not for me."


"I have been taking Lunesta for two years.  It has been wonderful.  My wife appreciates the fact that I sleep all night now.  I can set my clock by it, consistently wake up at 7 hours, refreshed.  I have tried the 2MG and does not quite work.  3MG does the job for me. I have no problem waking up to answer the telephone or help with the kids, and then go right back to sleep.  Good stuff, but expensive.  My wife says it is worth it."


"Hate this medication i have been on ambien in the past but where I'm from Nebraska it is not considered a controlled substance but in Louisiana I guess it is. I slept great on ambien I've been put on 100 mg of trazadone it does nothing for me I think I slept a total of 3 hrs last nite. That and the fact I've come off pain pills for my back cuz my new "dr " doesnt believe in prescribing narcotics I'm constantly in pain and now that I moved here and spent over a week in hospital I've also been on dr release from work to find out I got terminated from my new job plus now I guess I have congenital heart failure and lung disease it definitely hasn't been a good experience here overall tho I love the area as do my kids, but if I don't find a job quickly who knows what will happen"


"I have suffered acne only around my chin since I was 18years old. Now I am 28 yrs and I finally feel that I've found my savior for acne. I am pretty cynical at the best of times. So when my doctor prescribed me Epiduo I was assuming that it would be another cream that didn't work. But after spending so much money on beauticians and expensive brands. I was desperate. So I committed to using Ediduo after I cleansed every night, and after a month almost all my acne has cleared!!. I am so amazed by the results. I still have scarring that I hope fades over time. But I can not put into words how happy I am. You shouldn't use too much like half a pea size is plenty, gently rubbed into clean DRY skin. And use a gentle cleanser/moisterising routine."


"I started taking this medication on July 7, 2015 to try and regulate my periods and control my abnormal heavy uterine bleeding I had been experiencing. Everything was fine (minor nausea) the first 2 1/2 weeks and then I started bleeding on July 25, 2015. Just lightly the first 2 days and then it heavy. Today is August 6 (13 days and counting) and I still am bleeding heavy and cramping badly."


"I've been taking Cymbalta for about 3 months now, and I can tell a drastic change in my overall mood, stress levels, pain levels and energy. I started out on the 30mg, but requested an increase to 60mg after talking to my doctor. It was a great decision and I'm finally beginning to feel the effects. I wake up smiling. Something I never thought I would do! And the good mood continues throughout the day. I also have chronic pain in my back, and I have noticed that the pain which was a level 7 out of 10, is now about a 3. Amazing! That in itself is enough to keep me in a good mood. It was a bit difficult the first 2 months with the side effects and finding a good dose, but it is worth it in the end for sure."


"WORST BC PILL EVER!!! First two weeks went great no side effects but third week was terrible! This pill made me super bloated and constipated. It really messed my stomach up it's so uncomfortable. Will never take this again."


"I was prescribed Dymista after getting a severe blocked nose caused by a cold. I used Dymista for a total of 3 days twice a day (as directed by my doctor) and have since lost my sense of taste and smell. It's been 2 days since I've stopped using the spray and still haven't restored my taste or smell. Freaking out that this might be permanent?! Nothing is worth losing your sense of smell and taste - this is a horrible feeling!!"


"I have been on Humira for 2 and a half years.  This stuff is a great medicine.  Yep it stings for a minute or two, but seriously, are you really going to complain about that with all the relief it brings?  Take the warning signs seriously and keep in touch with your doctor.  And be thankful there is something that brings us not only relief, but slow down the damage to our joints."


"I've only been on alesse for a week but I'm already quitting it... no physical pain or acne or anything like that, but I'm experiencing these horrible mood swings. All the sudden I become extremely irritable or want to cry my eyes out, it's unbearable. Also, I'm hardly ever hungry or full now. The not being hungry thing isn't so bad, but I can literally eat an entire tub of icecream and still not be full. I've definitely gained a little bit of weight."


"BuSpar is the only medication that has worked with minimal side effects for me.  Only downside is that I get a bit dizzy and hot after taking my morning pill.  I'm on 10mg twice a day, and it has made such a difference in my life.  So thankful for a medication that finally works!"


"I was on Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine for my RA for several years.  I have now received 2 infusions of Simponi with my third one the end of 11/16. The only improvement I saw was after the first infusion which helped with my stiffness.  I am still suffering with the pain and returning of stiffness. Also, my feet are really bad now. Does Simponi just not work for some people?"


"One doc put me on 1 1/2 every day at first and about a year later reduced it to 1/ 1/2 every other night. Then she quit and a nurse practitioner put me on 3mg every night in May which increased my motivation but by now July my concentration is worse. And my anxiety is back. But I attribute that to her increasing my Cymbalta from 30 to 60 mg which was tried before and didn't work. So 4 days ago I went back on 30 and my anxiety has settled down."


"I've been on this pill for about two months now and I've experienced weight gain, extreme mood changes, and irregular periods (which may be because I just began taking it.) So far it's done its job, but the side effects taking a toll on my body are no longer tolerable for me personally."


"I tried it for two days and was so sick I could not function. Symptoms included severe dizziness, feeling of faintness, fatigue, unfocused, could not see straight, bloated upset stomach, diarrhea. Now they want me to try a lower dose and see if I get used to it. "


"Have had a yeast infection for about 4 days now as I had no access to a pharmacy. Figured I'd give this a shot for fast relief. An hour later and the itching/burning has gotten so bad I am crying. zero relief. Can't concentrate on anything right now. I've had yeast infections before and always went with Canesten (which I've never had issues with). Will never buy this again. Not worth the pain. Hope it goes away in an hour or two...."


"I have been taking Ambien for many years and am totally addicted to it now. I can't sleep if I don't take it. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. It is best to take it and get right to bed, no lingering in the kitchen. It really works!"


Amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan

"Seem to have a higher resting pulse rate 97-110. Other than that other medicines just got my blood sugar down to 145/94 now I'm at 127/78.

It didn't make me tired during the day so I just take it at bedtime and really seem not to have any side effects, other than my pulse rate jacked up some.  I check my blood sugar 2x a day."


"I took this for 6 months.  It does a pretty good job at clearing up my skin but occasionally I get large single zits once in a while.  I did not experience any bad moods, fatigue, or weight gain as with other pills so Azurette is the most tolerable pill by far for me.  But it causes so much hair loss I need to switch to a different pill."


"I have been on those pills for years now after suffering from PMDD. This is THE VERY BEST. I have a history of depression, but , at the time it was prescribed to me, I was charming 27 days out of the month. 2 days prior my periods, I turned into a witch, a depressed one. It affected my relationship with my kids, my loving partner. I'm saying that now, because a week ago, I ran out of them, having missed my physical. Those mood swings came back like a freight train and I literally had to beg my doctor to give me enough before my next visit. I'll be more careful next time but I can't help wondering if the symptoms are worsened if you get off it... or maybe I just forgot how bad it was!"


"I went to see an endocrinologist after my daughter told me that a co-worker of hers was hypothyroid and lost a ton of weight taking Armour.  My endo told me that I had Hashimoto's and the best thing was for me to switch to Armour from Synthroid which was really what I was hoping to hear. I was so hopeful that this was finally going to be my ticket to a thinner me! :0\

During the course of 6 months I gained 20 pounds. My dosage was increased nearly every time I visited the doctor and with each increase in dosage came an increase in my weight. I went back to my primary care physician and told her my story and she put me back on Synthroid and the scales are finally moving in the other direction."


"Initially, Celexa seemed to be a drug designed for me.  The abysmal lows and occasional glimpses of normality eventually gave way to an emotional state that was calm with no anxiety.  On the other hand, there were no highs just the flatline sense of calm. From the beginning un try il about the 2 year mark my serenity became so overwhelming  that paying bills, house cleaning, checking the oil, getting to work on time, making and going to doctor appointments and a dozen other aspects of daily life all became unimportant.  Nothing disturbed me, overdue notices, collection calls,  etc.  This went on for about two years until I reached the height of serenity and then began an ugly, violent, self-destructive and ultimately suicidal state of mind."


"I had been on lamotrigine for nearly 10 years and I noticed that slowly over time it was losing its effectiveness, and my episodes had become more and more extreme, to the point of one of my depressive episodes becoming psychotic in nature.

Then I was hospitalized and put on Lithium. After a month on the medication, and two weeks stable, my initial fears of lithium have faded. The medication has given me some unwanted side effects such as vision changes, hand tremors, muscle twitching but for the mental stability this medicine has given me... it's all worth it.

My psychotic thoughts and depressive episode has mostly ended, and the blood tests are a pain but I highly recommend anyone with Bipolar, especially Bipolar I to be open minded."


"I've been taking Savella for a month.  I have done fairly well on it.  I have noticed some relief.  I am experiencing dizziness but I am also taking generic Zanaflex so I am not sure of the cause.  I would caution people to be careful taking this medicine with other antidepressants that affects your serotonin levels.  You might want to take them separately, it might make you sick."


"Do not use this birth control. I was on yaz for a year and it did a great job at keeping facial hair and acne at bay for my PCOS. I had no negative side effects except for breakthrough bleeding which after dealing with this Tri Sprintec, doesn’t even compare. The first two days I felt fine. After that, forget it. I started to get extremely bloated, gassy, nausea, and heartburn. It would come for a couple hours each day. Now, 5 days later everything is constant and won’t go away I feel absolutely horrible. I went to the ER last night thinking I had a bowel obstruction but now thinking, it has to be the birth control. Can’t wait until this horrible pill gets out of my system."


"First started off on 30 mg for ADHD and OCD. I have noticed a complete 180 in just two and a half weeks and not just with concentration but my mood of frustration and confusion. In beginning it did make me tired but that has gone and I've actually had have dose increase to 60 mg. Overall, great medication for me."


"I had a serious back injury November 5th yr 2000. I have had all types of aquatic therapy physical therapy, stimulation therapy and multiple types of different pain and muscle relaxers. after only being on Belbuca for less than a month it's the first time I can get up in the morning without help and am able to tie my own shoe laces. This medicine is a miracle for me and the most surprising thing is there are no side affects. Love tying my own shoe laces again!!!!"


"I have been on bupropion for mild depression for many, many years.  I switched to the 300XL recently, in order to only take it once a day.  I had tried many other anti-depressants and found one overriding side effect - sexual problems.  With the Budeprion XL, I have no such effects and the drug works very well."


"I have used the 2mg Neupro patch for 2 months and it is working very well.  The Ropinirole that I had been using was becoming ineffective around 3pm instead of the evening when I traditionally took the medication.  The Neupro patch keeps my symptoms at bay throughout the entire day.   So I am very pleased."


"Changed my life. I can function at work--even facilitate meetings-- and have social interactions without the physical  "fight or flight" response kicking in.  It does make me tired, and there are some sexual side effects, otherwise I would have rated 10."


"So I was on Lexapro 20mg for 3 months and it helped somewhat with my very SEVERE depression that I was suffering from with severe anxiety, It was HELL! So my next appointment with the nurse practitioner I was prescribed bupropionXL and she told me to add it to my lexapro and too take both together, but as soon as I started too take them both I got very emotionally sad and numb, so my sister told me to stop taking the lexapro to give the bupropion a chance to work on its own and that has helped so much because now I feel a lot better then before and I'm only taking 150mg XL. Just wanted to share my experience with anyone."


"I think with time the birth control fixes and adjustes to your body. I had Implanon and then Nexplanon when they changed it. I've had it in for 7 years next November. I left the first implant for 4years , although I should have taken it out at 3. It still worked though. Like all the other ladies said my periods were irregular and sporatic.I felt like if I was near another female on their period , I would get mine again. Like seriously that would happen to me. Or if I was near my boyfriend too much I would get it too.
It was crazy. My emotions were off the wall too. I didn't know how to react most of the time.But with this 2nd implant I feel like I've grown  and my emotions have fixed themselves. I'm 28 now. I get periods every once in a while"


"Started on simvastatin about a year ago and 6 weeks into taking the medicine, my LDL was down about 40 points.  About a month ago, the pharmacy switched generics (prescription came with a heads up that the color and shape of pill might be different). Now suddenly, I'm suffering from a swollen tongue and numbness of tongue and upper pallet.  Not sure if this is due to the new generic (pharmacist says only the filler and dye would have changed)...but it's gotten so annoying that I went to doctor today for blood tests."


"This did cause slow heart rate and palpitations"


"Geodon has helped with the low mood swings. It does make me restless. I take it only in the morning. Lamictal has been my saving grace. It's been months since I've slipped into depression."


"I've been on this for close to 30 days, I've lost 13lbs, started at 225lbs. I haven't had many of the side effects that others have had. I see a common theme that no one mentions whether or not they take vitamins/multivitamin to help curb the side effects. That was the very first thing my doctor told me and drink plenty of water."


"I just got it put in April 2015 and I am about to get it taking out because I stay tired. I always wanna sleep. I have mood swings all the time. I do not feel like myself. I'm just starting to see my period and its January 2016. I'm going with out any birth controls because none of them are good for me."


"I've been taking Trivora for a couple of years now. It's great except I have an EXTREMELY noticeable decrease in sex drive. There is a huge difference between the three weeks I'm taking active pills and the one week that I'm not. Then again... Maybe that's just me.

Kind of a catch 22, isn't it? If I wanted my normal sex drive back, I'd have to go off of the pill."


"Been on and off Ritalin for yrs.  The reg. version works well for me, but its effect was gone in under 3 hrs.  The extended release was useless - I metabolize it too quickly and was ODing on it after about an hr.   When I was working, it was great not wasting time getting distracted by crap: no retracing my steps to remember what I was looking for; no wondering why I had the telephone in my hand - was I calling or answering, etc?  But I didn't like driving under Ritalin - I was used to having my attention all over the place and being able to see EVERYTHING that was going on around me:  traffic slowing 5 blocks up; a wingnut weaving thru lanes 2 blocks behind.  I only took it while working or when I needed to focus.  Same thing now."


"Took one 250 mg tab of levofloxacin at 6 p.m. yesterday and am still experiencing side effects 18 hours later. My symptoms are reduced but are replaced with a 6 out of 10 on the pain scale- stomach ache. I have nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness, headache and joint aches. Ive called my doc back today to see about getting alternative med. I will not take another dose of this medication."


"It helped withy my anxiety, which didn't go away but became manageable. I didn't see any improvements with my depression (my main symptoms are anhedonia and fatigue, the last one actually worsened). Getting out of 40mg was ok, just felt a bit anxious in the first days. I took paxil ~ 2 months"


"Starting taking this a few months ago for dysautonomia and the POTS secondary to it. It helps the low blood pressure, low body temperature, and the gut-transit issues. It does not help the nerve pain or cognitive impairment.

Sometimes when I take it a tad too soon (or even sometimes when I take a normal amount at a normal time) it will help my guts, but I will have a lot of difficulty breathing. "


"It was bad for me. I was put on it for polycystic ovarian syndrome to try to help with weight, facial hair, acne, and ovulation. My periods were messed up, I gained 10 pounds in 7 days and it made the acne worse."


"ive gone thru about 15 different types of bcp's all with neg results from being a bitch 24/7, being depressed, sore breasts, skin discolor, weight gain, uti's, u name it its happened. this is the only one ive taken that has not had any effect on me physically, emotionally, or even persona wise. i love it and have been on it for 2yrs with no problem. i would recommend it to someone whos had as picky as a body as i do."


"I found the same happened to me. Lost 7 lbs the first week and had to make myself eat. Weeks 2 and 3 I have lost an additional 2 lbs, but appetite is coming back. Still have dry mouth and drink only water. "


"I really liked this pill in the beginning.   Two full months later I am very nauseous, my anxiety is worse, and I have tiny dizzy spells that last from my fifth day of my period to the beginning of a new cycle. I am so miserable this time of the month that I've had to cancel several social outings. I saw my dr today and she switched me to plain Sprintec. I hope this works. On the bright side, my periods are on time, lighter bleeding, and minimal cramps"


"My dreams are too vivid. Every night, crazy dreams, leaving me feeling unrested. Also, very hard to have a orgasm."


"Kapidex has worked better than Nexium, Protonix, Zegerid, Prevacid, and Aciphex in controlling my GERD symptoms.  It is great because you only take one per day."


"I've been suffering from major depression since I was a teen. I've had issues with panic attacks, severe anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and just about everything else. For years I've been on Lexapro because it's the only medication that would work for me. The side effects of Lexapro however were horrendous! The side effects outweighed the benefits. After a few months of discussing it, my doc switched me to Brintellix. I have done a 180! I feel so much better that it scares me! I haven't felt this good in so long that I forget how to act. I'd say it's a miracle., but I know it's no miracle.. it's science! After a lifetime of depression, I'm excited for the future."


"I was 309 pounds then I started saxenda in one year I lost 85 pounds"


"I was switched from Norco 5mg 4 times daily to Zyhydro ER 10mg 2times daily with Norco 5mg 2 times daily for break through pain. I tore my ACL several years ago and decided to finally have surgery. It has been many years of restless, painful nights of trying to sleep. Since starting the zohydro my knee no longer has that constant ache that doesn't go away. I can walk on my knee, and do hours of activity with out my knee being in pain. I have been on zohydro  for about 3 months. My next visit we will be doing an increase, which hopefully will mean less break through pain medication. Zohydro ER does work for chronic pain. Very grateful for this medication!!"


"I have been taking this for 10 years. I originally was prescribed this for anxiety and panic attacks, which I think was a side effect of undiagnosed depression.  It works great for that.  However, it does absolutely nothing for depression for me.  I am switching to Prozac soon because this is like taking nothing for depressive symptoms. I was also on Pristiq, and I will say for me Zoloft is better simply because I don't have rage fits and mania like I do on Pristiq."


"I have ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Fatigue, and Low Motivation. I also have Major Depression. If I didn't have adderall my dad would mostly see me staying in bed all day sleeping or just thinking. Adderall helps me a lot, it gets my brain actually working. It makes me want to do the things I loved before I was depressed and it kinda helps with the fatigue. My legs still feel tired 24/7 but I can move when I'm on Adderall."


"I had my mirena inserted 7 weeks ago. My doc first tried inserting it in her office. After several painful tries including using dilitation tools, she gave up. I have 3 children and one was a home birth with no meds. I would rather give birth then do that again!!! It was nasty. I cramped and bled for many days after.

I had it inserted several months later via surgery. I had less cramping and needed no pain meds after. A week later I started having painful cramping and 3 weeks of bleeding. The pain was so bad if I was in bed no one could touch it as it would start another cramp.

Last week, I got up at 3 am to go to the bathroom. On the way back I was hit with the worst pain ever. I went to the er, and it left after 20 min."


"Xyrem does help me get rested enough so my daytime sleepiness is less.. And definitely helps with cataplexy. However, I just restarted it 5 days ago and I have experienced nausea, headache, sweating.. I really hope it subsides the longer I'm taking it."


"I will have been on it for a month on December 25. about a week and a half into the pill I noticed pink discharge that turned into a week or two of spotting. I have slight headaches which I know is from the pill and getting used to it and my skin went from flawless to 7 or 8 pimples so I'm pretty angry. Doctor wants me to give it a month or two more, hopefully my skin clears up soon! "


"The constant stress that I was under in my marriage, caused me to suddenly just lose it (over the PTSD). I finally decided that I would get help, something that I have been reluctant to do and after seeing the doctor was told that I was severely depressed and put me on 150 milligrams of Zoloft that helped allot I'm now at 200 milligrams daily. I do have breakthrough moments where I need something more the doctor prescribed me 10mg diazepam which I take at night because it makes me very sleepy, however I can still feel its effects the next day having less anxieties. I never read the side effects as I wanted this to work. I do not want to go back to the old me. I still get some bad days but they can be managed without incident."


"Hello I started Nuvaring a week n two days ago everything was fine. Until a day later I keep having this pressure down there and I was very irritated while having sex last night. I've used every birth control there is an nothing suited me. My sex drive had decreased nausea every morning. Took my ring out after sex bc I was so irritated my docs nurse says I may have had a reaction to it. Any advice. On why I am experienceing this. I have no put in another ring. BC of the intence pressure n irrigation"


"Seems to be working fine."


"I've been on it for more than 3 months. It's been really great; and is great for "first time" birth control because it's easy to use and a very low dose - less than 1/3rd of a normal pill dosage. While on Nuvaring, I've experienced:
Effectiveness, no pregnancies - even when used with any type of lubricant. Able to use continuously to skip periods (which I love). Larger breasts (went from a C to a full D)
Light break-through bleeding, typically for one day when I change the Nuvaring. Cramping, which can be very painful. Personally I think it's linked to constipation, which can last a few days. Taking a cheap OTC laxative helps relieve both constipation and cramps. Small weight gain, mainly in breasts and hips. My waist is the same size."


"I started this med 10/21/17 weight was 206lbs, I lost 10lbs so far. Nauseated feelings for the first two weeks, I'm up to 1.8 now I'm very please with my improvement."


"don't let the internet scare you. obviously most people who write reviews are unhappy with the medication. happy people are so much less likely to take time to write. ive been doing really well with the nuvaring I am so happy to not take a pill every day and I don't have to worry about pregnancy. at the beginning I had some nausea and dizziness this lasted about 2 days. other than that pretty much smooth sailing. im in the second month now and have experienced some breakthrough bleeding on and off but that's to be expected and its more annoying than it is actually troubling. no weight gain, actually I have lost about 2 pounds, not sure if there is any relation there. for the most part I forget I have it in."


"I was a heroin addict for 3 horrible years and recently joined a methadone clinic. This was the best decision that I have ever made. I have been there for 3 months now and it saved my life. I started on 30mgs of methadone and I am on 95mgs now and feel wonderful like a new person. This is the best step that I have made in the past 3 years. If I can do this anyone with a drug problem can do it. I wish everyone out there like me the best of luck. "


"I have tried MANY different kinds of birth control and had been off for about a year and half when I started up on Chateal.  I am in my THIRD WEEK of the pill and have experienced extreme FATIGUE, mood swings as well as breast tenderness/shooting pain, and constipation.  I am hoping these things will smooth over, but these are the worst initial side effects I've experienced with an oral contraceptive.  So far not so good."


"I started taking this birth control around 6 months ago and I had once a period twice in a month and after that I haven't had a period. I went to the doctor and he did a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I don't have a problem with not having my period but I mean you always get that scary feeling when you don't get your period. I do get migraines but that have been getting better and I personaltly lost weight. Other than that I'm ok with this pill"


"I suffered from headaches lasting months at a time.. tried so many different Drs and medications, until the other day I got some samples of Bupap. OMG! I forgot what it felt like to feel normal.  People at work ask me what did I do, that I look different today. I say, "I don't have a headache"."


"One side effect I have noticed that is not mentioned is I have a metallic taste in my mouth. "


"I have been on the Implanon for a little over a year, never had a period while using it. I did gain a good amount of weight but that was also from some other issues.  My emotions and everything are great. No sex drive whatsoever, that's the downside. I still give it an 8! I am 21, the family planning place paid for the entire thing. And I get it removed for free!"


"I have had chronic Psoriasis for 25 years, since I was 9, all over my body, face and hands.  I tried Methotrexate when I was 22, and I was finally clear for the first time.

I was on this medication for 12 years, with a small break to have my child. Unfortunately it just stopped working, my liver wasn't happy and my Psoriasis was coming back, BAD.

My only option was biologic therapy - Humira or Stelara. I had to undergo months of tests to qualify for funding.

I finally had my first injection 7 weeks ago, and without exaggeration on the second day I felt my skin changing, relaxing. A week in and it had visably got better, thinner and less angry.

Now my skin is 90% clear, just some slight pinkness on my legs. And no side effects!

AMAZING!"


"This medicine gave me headaches and doctor said it did not work to lower my blood pressure. At the office I am 125/100. At home, I am usually 120/80 or lower. Can this be white coat syndrome? Anyway doctor is switching me to another medicine. This next medicine will be my 6th blood pressure medicine."


"Do not buy this monostat insert! It hurts and causes more irritation. I am worse off now than prior to inserting!"


"I've been on this pill starting my second month now. I lost 11 pounds in the first month without changing my eating habit a whole lot other than just drinking water and I haven't exercised like one needs to. This is my second month & I am changing everything. My fiance is also on the pill. He lost 18 pounds the first month. He drinks nothing but water & exercises daily plus eats healthier. The side effects were bad for both of us the first few days. But now we both only get dry mouth. It works! I would recommend to everyone!"


"Took my husband to doctor while suffering a severe migraine with vomiting which he has suffered from his whole life(1-2 a month to the point of vomiting). After not being able to keep down pills this was his only hope of relief. Had first injection at doctor's office and within 15 minutes he had relief and was even able to go in to work the same day. I am so happy there is something that cures his pain. He said the shot hurt but it was worth it. The cost is high but also worth it when he is in that much pain. We paid $200 with discount card for 6 injections. You can find the discount card on their website. HIGHLY RECOMMEND when nothing else has helped."


"My son  has used this for about a month. It's possible he was using too much of it but his face is extremely dry and scaly feeling and also burns. He used it in his chest as well and you can actually see that the skin is burned and raw. We will discontinue use until these symptoms clear and then may go back to just a few days a week"


"Since most people write reviews when thing are bad, I had to right down and say how happy I was with Gildess for the last 2 years. No side effects to mention, no bad experiences just how I like a BC. Sad to say it was recalled and now I can no longer take it. I am not taking the Blisovi that was given to me due to NO positive reviews at all and it just being approved in 2015. I hope that one day this could possibly be back for me to take."


"I have siaticia from lower lumbar to right leg all way down . been taken this just today and I can safely say it's the bees knees.  Totally fine to take and works a treat."


"What a nightmare. Severe cramping for 6 months like I was in labour, daily bleeding for 12 months, fatigue, lactating breasts after 12 months and now pregnant. This is so garbage it should be removed from the market. It is disgusting it is legally being sold to unsuspecting victims."


"Has worked extremely well and I am very happy with it. Many seem to have problems with taking this gritty insoluble product. I mix it with Gatorade using a frother. This is a device used to froth milk for coffee drinks. It disperses all clumping and grittiness is minimal. I found mine on Amazon after considering an immersion blender. Hope this helps."


"I had psoriasis when I was a child that cleared. When I hit about 40 it came back with a vengence...hands, arms, knees, scalp , face, back, etc. I tried everything except biologics that had such horrible side effects. One day I saw Otezla on tv. I wanted to try it so much but my insurance didn't cover it. Then I changed my insurance and it was covered! I got the starter pack and began taking the medicine. Within one week it started working! I was so happy...no more scaling and flaking, cracking and bleeding,or painful, itching scalp. I had some pretty bad nausea and more frequent bowel movements but it was worth it. Now into week 5 the nausea has subsided. Hang in there with the side effects and they will go away and oh what reward!"


"I think this was the worst pill I could have ever tooken. It caused my periods to stop completely and also my sex drive was GONE. Cause issue with me and my husband and also caused hair loss!!!! Yes I'm 25 years old and my hair is falling out!!!! I'm talking about my hair is falling out in chunks! Not like one or two strands - no I can't even brush my hair anymore!"


"I've tried many birth control pills, but they all caused severe mood swings and depression. I like the fact that this pill seemed at first to have little to no negative effect on my mood. (I've been on it for 3 years). However, in the past year I began having severe anxiety attacks and was diagnosed with anxiety disorder after I began waking up in the mornings feeling faint and sick to my stomach, laying on the bathroom floor. I constantly feel exhausted and although active, have gained 20 pounds in the past year. I also noticed an increase in my acne the past two years. I think this is because of the birth control. I am switching to the copper iud next week and am so excited because it is hormone free! I hope this helps."


"Hey! I am super on top of things and birth control pills were still not my thing. I suffered from dryness and irritation. Worst of all  I lost my sex drive. I started the NuvaRing because its simple yet effective. I only have had it for a bit now and I have 0 dryness.  I love it!"


"The taste is certainly not delicious, but not awful either.  I drank it slowly, through a straw, and it began working around 1 hour later. Want to say that a few days before, I ate very light meals, so I cleaned out with only the night time bottle.  When your discharge looks the color of Mt. Dew, you're clean.  I avoided the morning bottle and the GI dr. said I was cleaned out sufficiently.  I experienced chills with the prep and some nausea.  Used butterscotch hard candy to suck on after drinking the prep to help get rid of the after taste."


"I have lived 14 years with cold sores from HSV 1, spending $20/tube on Abreva and suffering from annual break outs, some worse than others, but all embarrassing and painful! I never thought to ask for an prescfription, but coincidentally had a cold sore on my lip when I went to see my OBGYN last year. She noticed it and wrote me an Rx for Zovirax cream, and I let it sit in my wallet for a couple months until I felt the tell-tale "tingling". This stuff really works, and if you apply it early enough, the sore won't even really form or blister and will completely disappear within 3-5 days. It's amazing, and totally worth it. Do yourself a favor and get it! It was only $30, and the tube is bigger than a tube of Abreva."


"First let me tell you if you go on belviq.com site and print coupon make sure you do all the steps.  You have to just call into an electronic response system, not a live person. For me that made a difference because I didn't want to talk to someone else about my weight. Anyway I'll be honest, I've had this medicine for two months and today is the first day I've taken any.  I've taken weight loss medicine before years back (of course not this kind) and it changed me in a bad way. So I finally tried this today and only had a very mild headache earlier and now it's gone. It's helped my appetite so far! I'm so glad. I just wish I would not have waited these past two months to try it!"


"It helped my breathing, but gave me a rash."


"I usually never have issues going to the bathroom but I was having awful knee pain and needed to take pain medication, which in turn, back me up very much. I have never taken any kind of laxative or stool softener so I was a little nervous. I had read reviews and saw some really good ones and some really awful ones. I was so back up from not going to the bathroom for about a week so I decided to just take a chance. Anything was better than the pain from the constipation. I bought Dulcolax Pink. I took one pill and went to bed. About 12 hours later, I still had not gone to the restroom. So, I decided to take another pill and about 5 hours later, I ended up going. I had very little cramping and no other side effects. I highly recommend"


"Having had the mirena in for nearly two years at doctors advice, I'm having it removed on Thursday as its the worst thing to have done.
It has made me depressed, mood swing are horrendous to the point my children and husband are getting it all. I have no desire what so ever to be intimate with my husband.  I feel like I have lost control of my body.
The only plus is I don't have periods , PLEASE do your research and choose wisely which contraceptive method you have."


"Age 15 before pill, now 21. Pill was originally called Gianvi. Before starting, periods were painful and heavy. I was unable to wear tampons, and had to change pads almost every hour. I had moderate acne, the type that never "turned white". Large cyst-like zits on my forehead. Back was broken out.
This pill completely cleared my skin, and made periods manageable. Instead of bleeding for an entire week, I would bleed for a few days, and not as heavily. I got my period at the same time every month. Unfortunately, I did loose 2 cup sizes.
I began a relationship with my boyfriend shortly after starting the pill and have never gotten pregnant.
Recently stopped the pill to try the patch, because I am forgetful. Big mistake."