"Took Enbrel  with methotrexate for four years and it worked great. Developed optic neuritis in right eye and discontinued it. Optic neuritis is inflamation of the optic nerve and is one of the neurological disorder side effects of the drug. Changed diet to eliminate red meat and poultry and sugar and take natural supplements."


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"I have extreme bloating and my face has broke out terribly! I have been on it for a year and I've gained almost 60lbs! I have had a non-stop period with horrible cramps for 8 months straight."


"The pain I have after eating is relieved if i take my medicine on time. Before this, I was unable to eat any foods without having loose stools and severe pain."


"I think Effexor has been very beneficial for me - I've taken it for about six years.  A word of warning: Do NOT let your prescription run out or take yourself off Effexor abruptly!  I experienced this by accident while waiting for a mail-order prescription to arrive (my doctor was just moving into a new office and didn't have samples available).  Within 2 days, I was a wreck emotionally (depressive, sobbing for no reason), cognitively (all over the place, no concentration), and physically (impaired motor coordination among other things). The "brain shivers" a feeling like an electrical current running from the brain down the spine and back again, are very disconcerting! I got samples from my doctor's former office and was noticeably better within hours of 1 dose."


"I started Contrave on Jan. 1 2017 and weighed in at 194lbs.  I talked to the doctor about it and decided to give it a try. It has now been 4 months and with exercising daily for 30 mins and eating somewhat more healthy ( I haven't changed my diet that much). I still can enjoy a juicy hamburger with my family at a restaurant. I am happy to report that I have lost 40lbs in just 4 months. This medication has been worth every penny and given me my life back to be able to enjoy my 4 kids!"


"Tried this in order to start a family. I had some pretty awful eye problems while taking it. I'd have to wear sunglasses most of the day with a constant ache starting on about day 4 of 10. Still, it was worth it to try to have a baby.
I didn't get very many rounds though. Due to an unexpected life circumstance, we had to stop trying. I'd like to give it another shot though when life settles back down. I felt that it may have been helping.
Oh and it revved up my already-high libido by ten times."


"One week at 5mg, three weeks at 10mg. No intolerable side effects, and it has by far been the most rapidly-acting antidepressant I've tried (I've been on four others). Unfortunately, this is because I cycled into hypomania by the second week on 10mg. Too bad! I didn't want to come off this drug, but it wasn't safe to continue. But hey, it worked - I don't even HAVE depression anymore, because whoops, I'm bipolar!"


"I've had nexplanon for a month now and I absolutely hate it I have had terrible abdominal pain long periods bad cramping, extreme mood swings and it hurt like hell the day after I got it. I don't recommend."


"I have been taking Aviane for about a week and a half and I am still bleeding. This is Day 11 of bleeding. Clots and minimal pain. I have tried other Contraceptives in the past and don't remember which ones or if they had any negative side effects, only took them for a short time.  I tried the Nuva Ring but later found out I was pregnant (Miscarriage occurred). That was back in early 2004.  I don't have too many complaints. Just the bleeding for so long. This is my 3rd cycle since my son was born in Sept 2008.  I had a 33 day cycle then a 31. both times I only bled for max 8 days."


"I have had to use this product a lot more than I'd like to admit. Over the last year I have gone through about 6 boxes of 12 if not more.... works in about 2 minutes for me so it works almost instantly which is why I love them so much however they only clean out the lower section of your bowel and not all your bowels. Which is good and bad. For severe constipation I'd recommend also taking an oral medication as well

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"I am coming off Seroquel XR because of a 20 pound weight gain in 3 months. Now starting Saphris 5mg now on 10mg then going to 20mg. I have tried all kinds of medicines to stop cycling and stop my depression. I never thought I would get out of the hole I was until now. I have more energy and sleep great and wake up wide awake ready to go. Hate the taste. Do have more of an appetite so since I'm eating the weight should come off because before I was not eating at all. I pray this keeps working awesome."


"I had gone to the doctor already and was given a one time use pill for a yeast infection plus antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. The itching and burning continued despite these medicines. I bought this product and decided to try it even after reading the negative reviews. I was desperate and already in the midst of extreme itching and pain so I used it at 1 am when I woke up again due to the irritation. Once I inserted it, I felt immediate relief and I do mean immediate. I don't understand the negative reviews, maybe each person's body reacts differently, but I would highly recommend this product."


"Coming to the end of my second one and it is brilliant."


"Both my son and I took this on a diving trip and it worked great.  No side effects.  I have high blood pressure and had no effects that I could tell.  We took 1 the night before and 1 an hour before the boat left the dock."


"I've been using this for three years and it helps me. I've paid attention more at school. I've had no side effects at all, but all medications may have different effects on other people."


"I used to weigh 463 pounds, my weight as of today is 211. I have been taking chromium picolinate for over 6 years now, watching my carbs, drinking water and sugar free kool aid. I started with 1 x 200 mcgs before each meal. Now I take 1 x 1000 mcg twice a day 1 before breakfast and 1 before dinner."


"Drug seems to work well. I had the flushing bouts in the first month lasted all of 10 minutes This is the only drug I have been on since being diagnose in 11/14."


"I'm on Singulair for asthma (I've grown out of it mostly) and for allergy/rhinitis maintenance. It works wonders! I also lived in China for two years and it was critical for me managing the monthly colds I would get there. This stuff really keeps congestion and allergies at bay, love it!"


"This is the only thing that works for me, have tried Nexium Prilosec and countless other stomach medications. Always go back to Prevacid."


"I started taking Gianvi four months ago for PMDD. I read reviews back then and was extremely worried about side effects. However my experience has overall been very good. Almost immediately my extreme emotions calmed down. Now I just have very minor symptoms for the few days before my period, but really nothing worse than normal PMS crankiness. All the physical symptoms are gone as well. Also, I've had moderate cystic acne for ten years, and my skin is the best it has been in a long time, not perfect yet, but steadily improving. The only side effect I have noticed is slight anxiety in the last month or two. However, it is totally manageable, and overall the benefits have totally outweighed the one drawback."


"This is my first time taking birth control and I haven't noticed any changes that are significant enough to make me stop. I was a little worried about taking it because of the bad reviews on here but the only side effects I've noticed are a little bit of dizziness in the first week or so that I start a new pack nothing sitting breathing deeply and drinking water can't fix... (also occurs mostly when I'm hungry) my sense of smell is heightened, I would mention some weight gain butttt I've had some changes in my life while beginning birth control that can contribute to that one being a worse diet annnnd the weight gain is not big my pants fit a tighter that's all..everything else is normal pimples here and there light-med. period."


"Just started taking Janumet 1000 my yesterday. Luckily my daughter who studies Med at Uni read the instructions. I had a headache which she said was low blood sugar. After I ate something the headache disappeared. I have got severe diarrhea though both nights, OK in the morning???"


"I was prescribed this at a in patient drug rehab center. They wouldn't allow me to stay on my klonopin or any other"Benzos". I ended up being very sick and the rehab center sent me out to hospital after I had a seziure from withdrawal. The hospitalI was put  in  gave me a shot of valium. Then by mouth they put me on phenobarbital. Anyhow, the hydroxyzine did nothing for me personally. I never abused my klonopins or urgeso many people dying by taking handfuls of them is making it hard to find a psychiatrist who should know not all people on klonopin,xanax, etc.
have anxiety they taste it for a buzz or to sell. It makes it hard on is who really do have panic/anxiety disorders, and P.T.S.D. I think hydroxyzine is nothing better then a benadryl."


"I've been on Effexor XR before and was off it  for a few years. Life got tough again and new dr put me on 10 mg lexapro. After a week, I can see light at the end of the tunnel and it might not be a freight train! After months of not being able to get back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night,  I'm now sleeping much better. Fuzzy thinking and digestive upset for a few days.  I don't have much of an appetite, but that is really a good thing! I feel a little more focused too. I can feel my mental energy returning. So far so good."


"I have been taking paxil 10mg for 1 month now due to my extremely terrible hot flashes.
My gyno saif they use this medication for hot flashes as well as all the other stuff.
So far no hot flashes and 11 pd weight loss.
Also has helped me sleep I take it at night and no more leg cramps.  Im 43 and feel like im 20 again.
So happy this is working for me."


"I suffered from moderate depression and severe anxiety most of my life. As a child, I couldn't cope with being bullied, as I turned into a teen severe anxiety took over which worsened in my twenties and peaked in my thirties (now.) After getting the shakes frequently, bursts of unexplained rage (with no outlet), panic attacks and severe discomfort in social situations worsening, I finally saw a Dr who diagnosed me with generalized anxiety disorder and put me on 10mg at first and now I'm on 20mg. I cannot stress enough how much Lexapro has helped me. Its like a magical pill that has made my life worth living again. The anxiety that once plagued me has all but disappeared, and my depression has decreased to a point where I can manage it. No side effects noted."


"Excellent headache reliever!"


"When I first got the nexplanon implant I thought it was a godsend because I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant for 3 years but I soon found out it was not so ideal. Within a few months I started growing cysts (one in my breast, wrist, on my jawline, and one on my ovaries) and gaining an incredible amount of weight. It also made my periods much heavier and unpredictable. I literally had almost ALL of the side effects possible. I ended up getting it out early. It wasn't too terrible to get out other than the numbing shot was somewhat painful (felt like getting stung by multiple bees in the same spot) and it was a rather quick procedure. I would not recommend the implant to anyone!"


"I have given this medication 1 because of the side effects which actually only flared up on my final day of taking them. I felt really ill for about two days which totally knocked me for six. Tiredness, loss of appetite and shaking, later in the day a rash on my legs which was worse on my feet and ankles then my face went a bright red colour. Two days later the rash is still there but starting to fade, next came some tightness in my chest which is easing. As I said these came at the end of the 7 day dosage period so there was no point contacting a doctor, so I'm just riding it out. Hope they clear the infection. "


"Started the Starter Pack with 12.5 mg Savella mornings and evenings 7 days ago, and I am currently taking 2x 25 mg/day now. It has helped somewhat with my tiredness and my pain level has reduced a little bit. However I expect better results once I am on a 2x 50 mg/day.

I believe it is a drug that takes quite a while before getting the full benefit as it does not work like a narcotic painkiller."


""I have spondylolisthesis, L4/L5-S1, 2 bulging discs, and stenosis. After my 2nd fusion surgery I was prescribed Gabapentin. I found I would forget what I was talking about in the middle of a sentence, and acute disorientation! I remember I had just finished paying for my groceries and the next thing I knew I woke up in the ER! I guess I became very disoriented in the store. I was fine after "waking" & took a taxi back to the store. I had NO CLUE what had happened! About a week later I was heading to physical therapy, blacked out and hit a tree, totalling my car. I suspected the Gabapentin, as that was the only "new med" for me. I was told it was making me irritable and combative (still don't remember that). I quit taking it & problem gone!"


"I have had about 4 rounds of both knees with synvisc one. I have cortisone shots done at same time. My Dr. Is great. He sprays a cooling spray first then numbs one side. Does the same to other side. He then injects cortisone and synvisc one with just one needle. Doesn't hurt really. I always ask for the cooling spray! Lol!! I guess everyone at this office asks for the cooling spray."


"My peripheral neuropathy made my feet become so heavy that I could not move them. Since starting on Metanex I have experienced a wonderful relief of my symptoms. I no longer have to use my Walker and my foot heaviness has all but disappeared. I experienced this improvement in less than two weeks on the medication."


"I have written on here twice before in the beginning of when I first got it inserted. If I could go back and not do it, I would. I've had the Skyla for 6 MONTHS now and I am miserable. I have severe cystic acne EVERYWHERE (even tho I never have), crazy bad cramps, insane mood swings, and weight gain. I'm 23, no kids, nothing. I've tried the pill and I hoped this would work but I am getting it out. Don't do it, your relationships and health aren't worth it and it's a painful process."


"I've taken Zoloft. Made me feel spacy and disconnected. Took Celexa and it pooped out on me and made me extremely drowsy and fatigued no matter what time of day I took it. Added Wellbutrin to combat the energy and motivational issues. Turned me into a bipolar irritable basket case. Stopped taking Wellbutrin after 3 weeks and titrating off the Celexa and starting Viibryd. It may be expensive. On day 2 the sexual dysfunction I experienced with all 3 other medicines had disappeared. Dare I say it my libido was through the roof. Borderline nymphomaniac. And I have yet to feel the drowsiness that people are speaking of. Granted it's now day 4 and I'm already taking it at night."


"I absolutely enjoy my Mirena! The insertion was easy. I was so nervous that morning because I had heard that it was so painful. It was NOT painful at all and took him seconds to insert (at least it felt like seconds). I bled a tiny bit in the beginning then stopped completely. I will and have been recommending the Mirena to everyone! I will be using it again!"


"Works great."


"I tried this off-label because I was always waking up tired and never felt rested. I took 4 mL before bed. The results were incredible. Woke up exactly 4 hours later feeling alive and not exhausted for the first time in years. I've since been diagnosed with narcolepsy so I know why this medication was so effective for me. Unfortunately I can't afford it so my only option is dexamphetamine which doesn't help me much."


"I had an operation 8 weeks ago which has upset my sleeping. I was given zopiclone for 2 weeks which did make me sleep but no more than 4 hrs per night. Since last Friday I am on 50mg of amitriptyline and the first night I slept but felt like a zombie the next morning - couldn't feel my shins or feet and very spaced out. This morning, 6 days since I started amitriptyline, I haven't slept and when I say that I mean that - not a wink of sleep in the last 3 night's. I was passing out yesterday with exhaustion. They have reduced my dose to 35 and I will persist but at this present time it hasn't helped me at all, just made me worse. I am hoping it will come good because the reviews are inspiring."


"My Xopenex HFA works very well for me.  No side effects since I started using it.  Works quickly for me. I started with an inhaler called Alupent which worked very well with no side effects.  Then the powers that be no longer made this inhaler.  I was then put on Albuterol which had very bad side effects for me. I had told the pharmacist & my doctor about my bad reaction to albuterol & they had told me it was a normal thing to have a slight tremor!  When I went into the hospital for acute bronchitis, they gave me albuterol which caused me to shake so badly that my feet were bouncing on the bed.  The med staff saw this so they could not say "Oh, you just had a tremor, which is normal!"  Hence my doctor's nurse found Xopenex HFA for me!"


"Amazing. Im happy with it, except for the acne the first two months but now is disappearing. Just need patience."


"I have been on this medicine for about six years.  My monthly migraines were debilitating, included vomiting for hours on end.  I still get minor migraines, but I can still function and after a few hours, I am fine.  To me, a wonder drug."


"I am 46, female, with osteoarthritis in one knee - had an arthroscopy last year that seemed to just make things worse. I have tried the Synvisc injections %u2013 no help. It was getting to the point where I was sitting most of the day to avoid the pain and stiffness. Even swimming was painful.  I would have to take at least 800mg of Motrin to feel the tiniest bit of relief.  Tried Oxycodone and Vicodin %u2013 nothing except sleepiness. Started taking Voltaren a few days ago %u2013 the generic diclofenac %u2013 50 mg 2x a day. Wow %u2013 I am so surprised how well this is working! I am moving around with little pain and only a small amount of stiffness now.  No side effects so far. I am so grateful my doctor suggested this %u2013 I am happier now!"


"Good at relieving pain for a short duration (4 hours at a time) with few side effects. I found that at 200mg/day my pain was cut in half and I had increased energy and a brighter mood.  I have used this medicine for 4 years now and find that it is very effective for about four months.. and then effectiveness decreases.  At that point, my doctor switches me to a narcotic for three to four weeks and then I can continue with the tramadol over again with a "reset" in the effectiveness factor.  The strongest negative for me is getting off the tramadol... withdrawl effects include major mood swings, insomnia, and dizziness.  But overall, it is quite effective and has very few bad effects for me while taking it."


"Been on this for 9 months now. I take it at 5pm- pick a time and stick with it staying steady with routine helps with the tired feeling. Don't ever miss a dose- I was really sick one night and couldn't keep anything down so I couldn't take it- didn't sleep at all. I was seeing people that wasn't there- and heard voices calling my name all night. At 1 am I had all lights in the house on. I do have muscle twitching but it's tolerable."


"I just used the 3 day prefilled injections about an hour ago, right away after 10 mins of using the first one I had terrible itching and mild burning! It was very uncomfortable honestly worst than the yeast infection itself! I couldn't not go to bed so I decided to take another shower and wash it out or at least try to so it would calm down. So far the itching has subsided a Lil, but the burning is THERE! seems like the two have switched roles. I Dont think I will be continuing the treatment and I will NEVER use this again! This is my first yeast infection and I did not know much about this product. Nor did I read reviews which is my fault."


"Well, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 29... but the doctors thought I had it before then but I was pregnant and it laid dormant for about a year. My intestines burst one year ago and I had to have bowel resection...20 inches and my appendix. After all that, they put me on steroids and pentasa two 500mg, 3 times a day. At first I did ok with it but I'm horrible at taking medicine so I started decreasing the amount that I took. Doctor is not thrilled of course but now that I haven't taken it for a while, I feel no different than when I'm on it. I have diarrhea anytime I eat and occasional gas with pain but that's it... I'm lucky I know and still not sure if I'm making the right choice but meds are $70/mo"


"Wasn’t really effective until 9 hours after I took it. But had severe stomach pain, cramping and bloating. It’s like a bomb went off. Standard OP from what I understand for a pre operative bowel cleanse. Decidedly unpleasant and not one I want to repeat. But it was effective in the end. If you do take it, I recommend the lemon flavor and refrigerating it first."


"I have been taking this medication for many years. The key is that it has to be paced. If you take it too frequently, it becomes worthless because you build up a tolerance for it.  You can become moody and agitated. Finding a lifestyle change  and not relying on a drug to stay thin. I take it very intermittently, by that I mean every 3 weeks to every month and a half as needed. I save it for my temptation days when I'm gonna need it the most. My weight has not changed from the  75 lbs. I originally lost 10 years ago."


"I've been on tri lo sprinter for four months. I switched over from Ortho tri cyclen, which I loved. My first period on tri lo sprinter was horrendous. I was extremely depressed, and hopeless, which I did not experience on my previous birth control. Since then my mood around the time of my period has settled, but I get debilitating migraines consistently every month the first day of my period. It has the same active ingredients as the name brand, but it feels quite different to me, maybe that has to do with the inactive ingredients."


"I've been on Viibryd for less than 2 months. My depression is gone and I handle my anxiety better, but I feel disconnected and confused 80% of the time. I forgot how to write a cheque and get hot water several times. I also become very shaky and I feel like nothing is real and it takes everything in me to stay sane. It's working and making me worse all at the same time and I'm not sure if these side effects will go away or not, but I work a lot and I can't afford to not function. Viibryd is helpful and harmful to me right now and I'm not sure what to do. I'm going to stick with it for 12 weeks and if the negative side effects don't go away, I'm going to switch."


"I got my arm implant on May 24th and so far everything was good, no weight gain, headache , no side effects...
But I was due to have my period on June the 18th, however I started spotting since the last Saturday, and it will be a week in about three days.
I started this birth control because I couldn't remember to take my pills, and I have irregular and painful periods without.
I hope this spotting will not last long, since I will spent two month holidays in the Caribbean and I don't want to get annoyed by the spotting.
Sorry for making making mistakes, I will improve my english !"


"This is the best birth control I have had. I have done the pills, Depo, Yaz. Now I got the Implanon from May 14 of 2008 and have it still. I get periods every month, no craziness, sex drive has increased. I am actually scheduled to get it out next month and have no insurance. "


"I believe I don't need to take vagifem ,yes I have  a prolapse ,I am awaiting an operation ,but the side effects have been terrible ,weight loss,loss of appetite ,enlarged stomach ,lethargic ,stomach pain ,
So I have decided not to continue with this medication ,"


"Had sex with a partner I've previously been with for months but he has been with other people then we had sex with a condom 3 times over a time and it started to smell down there. So I got tested a month later and the day I went to the gyno I was positive for BV. Haven't treated yet because I'm about to start my period. Few days later got a call from the doctor that I was also positive for chlamydia. So I took the 2 pills they were white and started reading on here the side effects and dang I was nervous. But I did eat a big meal an hour before and a small one after I took them and drank a good amount of water throughout the day and felt fine. But 30 min after I had stomach noises but nothing serious. exactly 24 hours later I'm blowing up the toilet"


"So when I first got this birth control, I loved it. I had no side effects besides the spotting and rarely having any periods (had at least two actual periods within 7 months) I did not gain or lose any weight but I think since it is a long term birth control you never know when the side effects will kick in? Now after 7 months of having it inserted, I have gotten a lot of acne on my face that I never before have gotten and I get mood swings. not only that but there are times where I have 0 sex drive and I do not get wet enough I am considering getting it removed soon."


"I am 17 years old and I have been going to a dermatologist for 3 years. I have tried almost every other type of medication they offered before finally going on Accutane. My acne was moderate, but it never showed signs of clearing, and my dermatologist said that going on Accutane would most likely be my only solution to clear skin. I have been on Accutane now for 5 and a half months, and I am done with the 6 month treatment in about 10 days. Going on this medicine was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. My skin in totally clear, and I haven't had a breakout in months. It has made me so much more confident, and now I don't feel pressured to wear makeup all the time to cover my acne. Side effects I have include dry skin and chapped lips."


"I am 39 years old and have been suffering from ADD my whole life. It wasn't until recently I finally figured out what it was. After trying Ritalin which didn't agree with me, and Adderall XR which made me irritable, anti -social and too engaged I read the reviews of this & decided to give it a whirl. I'm only on week 1, but compared to the others I am MUCH more myself with no anxiey!  Also, I am shocked at how low of a dose gets the job done. I am on 5mg once daily around noon. You may think you need more but start low & see how much changes right before your very eyes. You get plenty done and still wind down after 4 hours. I sleep great and my appetite is only affected the first 3 hours. I didn't give it a 10 b/c of some memory issues."


"I've been taking citalopram for 6 years, I come off it when I occasionally go backpacking for a few months. The last time I did this, after about 5 weeks started to feel very depressed. I cut my travels short due to severe anxiety and an inability to connect - I felt so low and not in control of my dark thoughts. I cried often and felt very lost, had terrible insomnia also.

I have had some traumatic experiences in life and I've now started therapy for this and I realise this is probably where my issues come from, however citalopram allows me to function, my mood becomes more stable and my thoughts far more rational. every time I come off it, I eventually become highly anxious and depressed and sucked into a hole.
started back on it today!"


"Works great for me."


"It works"


"I was given Prozac a couple years ago for depression and never really took them thinking I wasn't depressed. Now years later I ended up trying them again, and I will tell you that life is so much better! I was always stressing about everything and picking myself apart, my marriage is going through a rough spot on forgiving my husband. Without the help of Prozac I would dwell on things that made me upset, now I have a great outlook on my life and I actually can give a second chance to my husband that he deserves. I'm a much happier person, this medicine is wonderful and I feel like a new person."


"I feel so much better now and find that compared to other AATD medicines, I feel better after this one is infused."


"I was given this pill after asking for yet another GI consultation. I've been suffering from IBS-C for almost 9 years now and it's the worst kind of hopelessness when you keep getting told "try this" and it doesn't work or it makes it worse. It took Lizness and about 2 hours later I had a small meal and within 30 minutes I was having watery stools, but NO PAIN! It's true that about 2 hours after it causes diahrrea but OMG I'll take painless water stool over that agonizing, gut-wrenching pain of my IBS attacks. I was having them daily and had lost hope. I am excited to see if this medicine continues to work so well!"


"This was my first time trying ADHD medication, and unfortunately it didn't go so well. My nurse practitioner warned me that there was a chance of panic attacks with Strattera, as I had previously had some with Wellbutrin, but I was unprepared for how intense they would be. Even on a very low dose. The first one happened on 10 mg, and there were several others on 18 and 25. I didn't take the higher step up, and had to stop. I know there are a lot of people who love Strattera, but anyone who's had a panic attack on Wellbutrin might want to avoid it."


"Diagnosed under active in July. Put on Lev 0.25 First two weeks my knuckles were killing me on both the left and right hands. Up to three weeks still had hair falling out. I have to say I'm on almost 90 days and I lost weight, feel great, and my levels are normal. So far so good!!!!"


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"I have been on Alesse for 7 days now and already notice a positive change in my mood. After weaning my nearly two year old daughter I started to feel very moody and depressed do to hormonal changes. I am already feeling like myself again. I feel great."


"I have suffered from severe IBS-D for the past 5 years. I was continuing to get worse, it seemed like I tried everything and I still had more bad days than good. I had cut out gluten, all dairy, coffee, pretty much every possible trigger I cut out of my diet. I was on Levsin three times daily and I also still had to take Immodium in between. I could take three Immodium and it still would not stop my diarrhea. It would last for an entire day even after taking medication. I was at my wits end. My doctor had me try Viberzi at the end of December. She put me on 75 mg twice daily. So far it has been fantastic! I am much improved. I went two weeks straight without an episode of diarrhea and it has been years since I've gone that long!"


"I was put on a 10 day course and only made it to day 5. My muscles hurt, my feet are hot and itch and I have had such bad fatigue. Had headache and outer body experience."


"This medication really works, I lost 28 pounds taking it. it really surpress your appetite. Your belly then shrinks."


"I was on this medicine for a year and it worked very well. But I now feel I need a higher dose."


"Once the pain starts, it takes longer to kick in. If taken slightly before the time period ends, there is no break in pain relief."


"Works Great... No abdominal pain, will recomend to friends"


"Found this medication to be completely ineffective in treating my allergy symptoms.  Not only was I up urinating many times during the night but when I got out of bed my eyes were tearing, my sinuses were swollen and I was very drowsy. I believe this drug to be just another heavily promoted batch of promises that simply does not deliver.  And yes..this stuff is not inexpensive to say the least.  Save your money and just buy the home brand of antihistamine."


"Hello everyone. I, as many of you, have struggled with major depression for a long time. For me, it comes and goes - with a terrible onset towards the end of the winter month's. I've tried 4 different antidepressants with no success. Actually, Wellbutrin did help - but I ended up being allergic to it. Go figure. I was prescribed Tramadol for pain last year during a hip problem I was having and wow did it help my mood. I didn't feel so broken. This year I am suffering from depression again but haven't started on Tramadol yet. I am nervous because of it's addictive qualities, but I cannot keep calling out of work and risk losing my job. It is a terrible feeling. All your posts have been very encouraging so thank you for sharing!"


"I started taking Exalgo in June 2011 for chronic kidney/flank pain. I started with 8mg once/day. Increased to 12mg in March 2012. Then increased to 16mg in July 2013. I call Exalgo my miracle. I like taking the ER pill rather than popping pills all day long. I've tried so many different opiates, but I much prefer Dilaudid to all the others. I also take 4mg Dilaudid (hydromorphone) as needed for breakthrough pain.  Best of luck to anyone suffering from chronic pain, it's a terrible way to live, but Exalgo definitely increased my quality of life, I hope it can do the same for you!"


"I am a 59 yr old female and was diagnosed with a kidney infection. One week prior I had minor UTI symptoms two random days for an hour or so. One week later I was rushed to ER temp 103.2 severe shivering and shakes and flu like pains.
Now I'm on On cephalexin 48 hours. No fever at all. Extremely bloated. Slightly nauseous, abdominal pain, minimal body pain. Knocked fever right out.  This stinks, but I think this was a great call on the antibiotic. I'm taking it 3x daily 500mg"


"I realize I'm only in this for 3 days now but, oh gosh, the first day I took the medicine I ate an entire Mexican feast, the second day, did a little better only ate one meal, the third day, I'm sitting here eating a little debbie oatmeal pie. I pray the next level after the 2 week trial, is more effective.  I refuse to pay 223 dollars for something that may or may not work."


"I'm a 20 year old female. I was prescribed Prozac 6 months ago. For the first few weeks I felt great, everything seemed better. After 1 month I became even more depressed, my period was very heavy and lasted weeks at a time. I had disturbing nightmares everything, developed restless legs syndrome, and started grinding my teeth. I was tired constantly and ended up in hospital due to suicidal thoughts. I am now on citalopram and things have never been better."


"Have infection in back Moller tooth. Was prescribe Tylenol #3. Contrary to most experiences' the meds did wonders!!! Don't know if I could have lasted in that pain. I've done grugs before for recreation so I know I have a tolerance, but meds still worked."


"Works as far as preventing pregnancy, shorter, on schedule periods, REALLY good for preventing acne, but HORRIBLE for weight gain. I literally gained almost 20 pounds when I started taking this. And a lot of people say it's because it makes you feel hungry more often so you eat more but I've had zero change in my diet so it must be something in the hormones. I've only been off this birth control for a week and a half and I've dropped 9 pounds."


"I have been prescribed Soma for over 20 years.  I was first prescribed 180 a month and due to all the controversy over the medication with people taking it wrong or not being prescribed for them my doctor has gotten me all the way down to 120 a month with each new month getting less and less until I won't be able to get them anymore.  The reason  I have been on them and my Lortab or Norco for so long is because I have had 3 Back surgeries and they still want to do more, 2 NECK surgeries,  4 Shoulder surgeries  (2 on each) and Carpul Tunnel surgery on BOTH Hands. These meds have always worked and I DO NOT want to be on anything stronger that I could get seriously addicted to like Oxy's and etc. If I don't have my Soma my spasms are painful."


"A month ago my weight was 218, and I have never successfully dieted for even a week, let alone a month. Having tried every popular diet on the market, I was highly skeptical. But I was pretty desperate to lose, as 218 on my 5'2" frame is horrible.

To my surprise, I have lost 15 pounds my first month!  This is the easiest diet I've ever been on. I eat low carb/low cal and previously was a carb fanatic. Literally, I could blow through rolls (like at roadhouse and red lobster) in minutes and sometimes, that's all I wanted for a meal. My other favorites were high fat foods such as cake, salad dressing & mayo, cheese, French fries and gravy.

I won't say that dieting with phentermine is completely effortless, but it's a lot easier."


"Hello again. I’m now 2 months post insertion. In the beginning I struggled with acne on my face, chest and back. It has really calmed down but I still have it more than I use to before. I haven’t weighed myself but I know I have gained weight since insertion and that really upsets me. I haven’t cramped that badly since insertion but my first period was long about 7 day and heavy. Kyleena is starting to grow on me but the weight gain really bothers me. However, I just got married and in nursing school so I love not taking a pill everyday. I will review again in 6 months!"


"I've been a 1 to 2 pack a day smoker for over 40 years.  I purchased a supply of Equate(Walmart Brand) 4 Mg nicotine gum and have used it for the last week.  I find it lasts longer than a cigarette and usually do not even use the recommended 9 pieces a day.  You do need to follow the chewing instructions which are more like using chewing tobacco than gum.  If you chew too fast you can get the hiccups but aside from that, it has worked wonders.  Of course, you have to "want" to quit first!  Good luck to all, hope it works for you as well as it has for me."


"Within 24 hours I experienced muscle pain and spasms in my back and diarrhea. Within 48 hours I was experiencing respiratory issues (shortening of breath and a nasty cough) and the start of a yeast infection."


"Horrible.Went into ER for 2 week long headache. Never saw a Doctor the entire time I was there but 3 nurses and a PA. One of the 3 different nurses came into finally administer the "cocktail" from hell. Now I told them I suffer from anxiety, yet I was told it would only cause a warm sensation of being flushed. Well....that's bulls**t. After the first medication benedryl was administered I felt it cold going into my arm. Then the second Raglan which was shoved in my iv rather fast. The nurse asked me ...how are you feeling? I'm um um ok....and BAM it hit me! I felt a burning sensation across my chest...my eyes bugged out...my heart was beating out of my chest...I turned pale...I wanted to rip out my iv and run. And after she did...I ran out."


"Let's be honest guys if you have anxiety you know too well it's the only thing that helps. I've tried several others medications for my anxiety but non of them worked so well as xanax. I've tried Paxil Amitriptyline Zyprexa Celexa Seroquel. All of them were a waste of time. The only problem with xanax is that it is addictive and becomes really easily habit forming because it WORKS!"


"Within 2 weeks Xeljanz was working amazingly for my rheumatoid arthritis.  But had to stop after 8 weeks because of complete insomnia and depression/anxiety.  This drug brought on depression, insomnia, and anxiety so hard and so quickly.  I just could not continue.  This had the same effect on me as prednisone.  My system cannot tolerate that either.  Too bad because both work so well for the arthritis.  Luckily these side effects have gone away after stopping the medicine"


"Doctor had me on Xanax three times a day to try and stop my anxiety depression from furthering. While Xanax is wonderful for anxiety, be careful, the withdrawal can be nasty if you don't get off it properly. Needless to say I get timid taking it now cause of that. However, it helps in times of crisis."


"I was diagnosed with polycythmia vera in 2007. Itching, terrible itching, has been my main complaint and hydroxyurea didn't help. I was taking Atarax four+ times a day plus getting light therapy 2-3 times a week. With Jakafi, I take Atarax 1-4 x day, and don't need light therapy. However, when it's really warm or allergens are in the air, I take Emend off-label.
Side effects of Jakafi: more susceptible to infection, possibly anemia, possibly higher erythropoietin levels."


"I'm a engineer and truly tried every remedy you can google. Vinegar, bleach, tea tree oil, multiple "online" ointments, Penlac twice, Laser Pinpointe procedure for $1400, it was too the point I had no nail really. All with varying results the key is ALWAYS TEMPORARY!!

I spent at least $2000 over the last 15 years on my problem!! Being a health fanatic workout guy do you have any idea how hard it is to be the guy who doesn't show his FEET of course you do!!  I was so SCARED that Terbinafine would damage my liver, because don't we all think we will be the 1:10,0000 that has a problem.

68 days in not a hint of fungus 1/2 way up my nail!!  Will update and show pics wish I would have done this 15 years ago!!"


"As a "thick file" patient, after nearly thirty years of suffering through dozens of combinations of drugs for TRMDD, and this little gem has had an impact far exceeding any other treatment.  One milligram Rexulti as an adjunct to 60 mg mirtazapine/200 mg bupropion has given me a chance to move forward.  Reduced dependency on alprazolam, nicotine, ethanol in the first thirty days.  Am hoping fervently that there's not a "poop-out" potential with Rexulti, and am making hay while the sun shines.  My psychiatrist is shaking is head, having seen likewise highly significant movement in a good number of long-time treatment resistant patients, because "on paper, it looks just like Abilify".  Not placebo effect in my case."


"Frustrating. Been on this pill for about 1.5 months and I've been trying to convince myself that I'm not getting any side effects. I use to be on it back when I was 16 and I was ok, not this time. After reading some of these review I think I can finally talk to the doctor and feel like I'm not crazy. I've been a RAGING COW. With my 4 yr old, With my boyfriend, with LIFE. Very, very much sleepy and sad! Want to just cry... have NO DESIRE to do ANYTHING.  This pill is awful... didn't really want to admit or come to the realization that a little pill can have so much impact on your emotional state. Wow. Thank you, I feel convince now that I'm not crazy and have legitimate reasons to want to get off it."


"This is a miracle drug. I have diabetes and have had troubles keeping an erection for a number of years. I started taking Viagra about a year ago and the results are fabulous. I started with a 50 mg pill, but me just being me wanted more. So now I take the 100mg tablet and the results are GREAT! I have multiple orgasms and so does my lover. Our relationship has inproved 500% and would not trade it for anything in the world. Thank you Mr Viagra. You are a genius!"


"Tried everything before, this really makes a difference for me. Taking with empty stomach works best, or at least a less greasy/fatty meal. Been struggling for 30+ years and finally something that actually helps."


"I was put in the hospital a month before the delivery of my twins, and stadol worked great for contractions. It also helped me sleep a lot better."


"Was on Paxil for 4 years because I could never handle the withdrawal symptoms. I had severe aches and electric shocks along with all flu symptoms. I finally slowly tapered off over 3 months with the liquid Paxil.
I have been off of it now for at least 10 years. I have tried at least 100 different supplements and anti anxiety treatments.....I have tried them all...believe me.....it is hell on earth when you can't provide for your family.
I even spent $4000 having all my mercury fillings removed. I had genetic testing of SNP polymorphism's that revealed MTHFR and MAO mutations.
I found a genetic reason for my anxiety. In short I can't make neurotransmitters and when I do I can't break them down so they build up causing social anxiety."


"I had the Mirena inserted in 3/05, loved it, no complaints. 1 tiny one, her name is Gabriella, I found out that while the Mirena was still in I was pregnant (3 years into my 5years).  We were very nervous, I was using the Mirena because of severe possibility of birth defects with medications I was taking. She is our miracle and we have been blessed. The 99.9% effective is very prominent."


"I have the implant and we'll I hate it , I have periods that are all over the place I will be on for a month , I also feel like a baby  is moving in my stomach,  breast tenderness badly to the point I can't take my bra off without being in tears,  I also have bad headaches and have gained weight I get spots on a regular basis now and have period pain that's so bad it feels like I'm in labour I don't know what to do someone help."


"Works well."


"I've been on Celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and I have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many Americans without health insurance). Side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time."


"I started using this medicine when I was 24 (three years ago), after I was diagnosed with ADD. Up to that time I had been struggling with school and getting work done. I have always been able to compensate because of my intelligence. Writing essays was a pain, because I could never sit down and focus.

I feel that this is a two-edged sword. I felt I was finally able to concentrate on my written work. It works wonders on that respect. But I also feel that the side-effects can be bad, I felt anxious and my heart often started racing. Regular use can reduce this, but I feel bad about relying on meds to lead a normal life. It helps me when I have to do concentrated work, but otherwise I don't take it."


"I also completely agree with the first review.  I have tried 9 sleep-aid medicines, including high doses of Ambien and Ambien CR.  The medicines for sleep "insomnia" really do nothing for people with true insomnia.  Insomnia is a condition of the brain where your mind essentially does not stop working at night.  Whether you are worried about something, excited, or are just thinking about something you saw on T.V or read in a paper during the day, you will not fall asleep until 20 minutes before you have to awaken.  Sleep-aid medicines help people who just have poor sleep habits, like eating right before bed, etc.  Seroquel actually suppresses your brain wave function and helps you mentally "shut off."  No weight gain for me."


"I’m a 23 year old female who has had acne issues since about 12 years old.  Topicals kept me okay through my teen years until I got put on an antibiotic called Solodyn when I began getting adult acne at 22.  It worked great but is not a permanent fix unless you want to take that pill every day for the rest of your life, so I tried Absorica.  5 months was all it took to clear up my severe nodular acne and dry out the blackheads I've had for 10 years.  I experienced no serious side effects, just dry skin/lips and nosebleeds.  With Aquaphor and Vaseline on hand, it was easily manageable and just a minor annoyance.  Completely worth the results.  I highly recommend Absorica, so long as you've done your research and monitor your health on it."


"I had Nexplanon implanted after the birth of my daughter. At first I did spot for 2 months but nothing heavy or even compared to what my normal cycles were. After the first couple of months no bleeding whatsoever. Love it! Couldn't be more happy with my decision to choose this method of birth control. Best part is that I always know where it is and can make sure that it is in the correct spot."


"On a scale of one-ten I rate Senokot as a ten. I have chronic constipation since birth due to being born with a pituitary tumor and developed hypothyroidism. Nothing worked and the chronic constipation came full force the day after I graduated from college. I was in so much pain to the point where I could not eat, look for a job, or play waterpolo or my normal swimming.  In 1985, a gastroentrologist put me on Senokot and it worked miracles.  No bloating, was able to work out again and enjoy life.  I HAD TO TAKE FOUR A DAY ONLY BECAUSE MY STOMACH WAS SO FAR GONE; BUT NO BLOATING NO IRRITATION OR HEARTBURN."


"You would have to be crazy to take Ativan.  I took 1-2 mg 2x a day for 6 months and had withdrawal symptoms for almost 4 years after stopping over a 2 week period per my doctor. If you think your life is bad before taking Ativan just wait until you experience the withdrawal and after effects of this poison.  After 2 years still had vibrating hyper sensitive vision and hearing .  Burning in your nerves especially in your feet.  Forget sleep all you do is lie in bed awake for me almost 2 years dreaming while awake.  That part was the most torturous part of the med.  The FDA needs to remove Ativan from FDA approval immediately."


"My experience with Yaz wasn't great. While it eliminated my migraine headaches and made my period shorter, lighter, and diminished PMS symptoms - it gave me an awful intermittent tingling sensation in and around my extremities, a dull pain at the base of my skull, vertigo, heart racing and dizzy spells; not to mention a few near syncope experiences - one of which landed me in the ER. My OBGYN tells me I'm "pill sensitive." I was on Yaz for only three weeks from March-April. I am a 32 year old, slender, busy career-oriented woman. I did not gain weight on this pill. In fact, I believe it suppressed my appetite and I lost about five pounds while on it.  Sensitive women may be disappointed. Still recovering from scary symptoms."


"After trying over 8 prescription medications for my acne (both creams and oral pills), I finally decided to try Accutane. Despite all the negative aspects about Accutane that I read online, I am so happy I gave it a try. After the first month, my blackheads were gone and my bigger pimples weren't so inflamed and swollen. My face used to always be red and oily and after only one month, my face is not at all red or oily. I think a lot of people refrain from taking it because of the reviews they read online, but there are possible side effects for every medicine. My advice: give Accutane a shot. If it works to your benefit, I promise you that you will be extremely happy with the results."


"I've been on Ortho TriCyclen Lo for about 6 months now and I haven't had many side effects. Good: I went from having terrible cramps to practically no cramps at all. No nausea, no headaches, no spotting. Boobs got a little bigger. Bad: My sex drive was already very low, and now it's even lower. I feel like I could easily go without sex for the rest of my life. Because of this, I will be switching to another pill when this month is done."


"I have the 'fast heartbeat', but is much better to deal with than the refractory hives I have.  Only Doxepin and Clarinex abate the itching."


"I am in the middle of week 3.  I have lost 11 pounds and am thrilled.  I had no side effects except a little constipation.  I was feeling great.  Then 2 days ago I noticed my jaw clenching up.  I felt like I was grinding my teeth.  Then the last time I had this happen to me I was on Buproprion.  Same drug in this Contrave.  By the next day I was feeling jittery, clenched jaw and a little spacey.  Not feeling quite right at all.  Kind of nervous and almost feeling like I shouldn't be driving.  If I was busy I didn't notice it.  But when I was still it was terrible.  I am so sad, I think I am going to have to quit taking it.  I have had such good results and it was really helping me with my cravings.  I just was not hungry."


"I've been on Belviq for a week and notice the difference already. I can fit a pair of jeans that I had difficulty buttoning 2 weeks ago. I eat 2 to 3 times a day and in small portions. I'm not hungry most of the time. I have experienced some of the minor side effects...headaches, constipation, and dry mouth. The plus on that is I'm drinking a lot more water and completely staying away from juices and soda."


"First reaction was all over tingling and pain. Then my skin felt like something was crawling all over and I still have a headache. I have had similar reactions to Maxalt and Imitrex. "


"I am taking time-released carbamazepine for vestibular paroxysmia. I was experiencing machine-gun type tinnitus accompanied by vertigo for about 15 seconds at 45 second intervals. I started on 100 mg twice as day; I felt improvement within 12 hours. After one week my symptoms returned and my doctor increased the dose to three, then four times a day. It has greatly reduced the tinnitus and vertigo, though I still get it if I lean over or lie down on that side. I experienced severe drowsiness and occasional dizziness the first few days, and after 6 weeks am still sleeping about 2 hours more than usual. I have become extremely sensitive to the sun (must wear strong sunblock, hat, and polarized glasses whenever outdoors.)"


"Way too addictive. Very expensive in my country, and gives me extreme vivid dreams/nightmares. But the mellow feeling is nice after a panic attack. Stops dead on track panic, and almost any emotional crisis. But I prefer to stay away. I changed to Klonopin."


"It worked well with the first dose, but the sinus headache, rubbery limb feeling, and upper respiratory scratchiness make it not worth taking."


"I had the Implanon implanted Aug 3, 2011. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome in 2006 and was put on a estrogen birth control until I switched to the Implanon. I have gained at least 20 Lbs, feel tired all the time and have no sex drive. I'm cranky almost all the time where I used to be easy to get along with. The PCOS symptoms such as unwanted facial hair seems to have gotten worse since I started Implanon. I had a 7 day period at the end of Aug(2011), bled one day at the end of Sept(2011), 3 day period in the middle of Oct(2011), 4 day period the middle of January(2012) then bled 2 days the following week, and bled 1 day the second week in Aug (2012). The random days I have bled wearing a panty liner sufficed."


"I was on Loestrin24Fe for just over three years. I stuck with it so long because it made my cramps disappear, cleared up my face, and made my periods from hell go down to pretty much nothing. I still got them every month which was good, but the one thing that bothered me a lot was spotting almost every month! It's driving me crazy. My doctor just put me on Sprintec so we'll see if that helps."


"I was prepared for the basic side effects: Carbonated beverages not tasting right, and also some loss of appetite. I was put on 100mg from the get go. I also had the fairly common side effect of just feeling confused, though this wasn't all that severe and I was still able to do well in school. I also experienced tingling in my hands and feet, and though this was irritating, it was bearable. The real kicker for why I quit taking this medicine was when I began to have what felt like panic attacks and severe confusion, along with elevated heartbeat and dizziness. Also my fingers would move on their own and seem to get stuck sticking straight out and I had no control over it. "


"Tried every ssri and srni out there over the last 10 years together with 3 separate lots of CBT minimum 20 sessions per course. And had very little success. The anti depressants had effects but not desirable ones.At times they replaced some anxieties with others and bad side effects. Sleep, sex drive, confusion. From someone who has experimented with recreational drugs including ecstasy the feeling I had from anti depressants was sometimes similar to a moderate come down from recreational drugs. I pretty much gave up on drugs Then along came pregablin which I hadn't spotted before. It is by far the best thing I've taken I started on 150mg a day now on 225mg won't go higher I don't feel as scared anymore I can do things. Try it."


"My husband uses Cialis 5 mg for once daily use, which has helped him overcome his occasional ED and symptoms of BPH. He no longer uses Tamsulosin. We are both very satisfied with the outcome. Cialis has helped to boost his confidence during foreplay and intercourse."


"Good at controlling pressure, but causes burning and dryness in eye, eased somewhat by use of artificial tears."


"Been on reclipsen birth control since April. Was switched from desogen. Since I've been on reclipsen I've been spotting in between periods, which in turn has ruined all of my underwear. But just yesterday, after ending my period a week and a half ago, I started my period again. Not just spotting. Heavy, painful period. I've been taking the pills everyday at the same time like I'm supposed to since my period ended. Only a week and a half and I have a second period in one month. I think not. Went to my doctor and switched to something different today."


"If you are thinking of having this fitted then please consider thinking again. I've just got out of hospital after my GP perforated my uterus during fitting 4 days ago. The insertion was excruciating and I'm not exactly soft! Took four attempts to get it in place. One day after insertion I got an episode of trigeminal neuralgia down the right side of my body which i have never experienced in my life. 3 days after that I started with what felt like a kidney stone but after 12 hours in hospital turned out to be perforated uterus on top of a kidney infection. I seriously think all these side effects are related to the mirena coil fitting although I'm sure medical professionals will beg to differ."


"I went to my doctor on June 24th weighing in at 302. I started that Saturday on Phentermine and Topamax together and 6 days later I was down 7 pounds. I am now down to 290. I never really feel hungry, however, I have to eat and as a nurse I know how important it is for your body to receive proper nutrients. I must admit though it is pretty rough at times to eat. I have to force myself most of the time. For all of you out there taking this medicine make sure you are eating. These medicines help and they work but you have to do your part and take care of yourself and eat properly as well. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"I have been taking Prevpac for a week now, and the horrible abdominal pain is long gone. :)  However, I am experiencing rather unpleasant back pain as a side effect. I have been stretching like crazy trying to mitigate it, but it doesn't seem to be working. I am using ice packs and a portable tens unit to deal with it. While not fun, it is a whole lot better than the agony of an h. pylori infection."


"Implanon is a very useful form of birth control as you do not need to remember to take it. It was not ideal for me however because I gained about 20 lbs in one year from it and bled every single day of that year. I am now back on the pill, have lost the weight, and have a regular cycle. "


"I wish I could rate this medication a 0 - this nearly killed me. Too bad this site only allows you so many characters because I wish I could tell you my whole story of this medicine but will have to give you the highlights - I gave it a good 4 months before going off and I only got worse everyday. New symptoms I did not have - severe depression/ suicidal thoughts, pain and tingling, blurry vision, brain fog, panic attacks, couldn't think straight, just a general "off" feeling, like I wasn't all here. I have been off 6 months and a far cry from where I was, but still even some lingering symptoms - this made me WAY WORSE THAN I EVEN WAS BEFORE I STARTED IT - DON'T GO ON THIS MED - Also, check out a documentary on meds"


"Nexplanon started off great but after about 6 months, it was the worst decision I had made. I tried to ride it out because I thought it would get better but it never did. My periods last almost 3 weeks with heavy bleeding the entire time, and constant moodiness and fatigue. I am scheduling an appointment to get it removed!!!"


"I thought when my doctor prescribed this it wasn't going to work. I've had problems with the scent of my vagina for a long time and this really worked for me!"


"I had given up that there was any drug that could lift me out of the recurring cycles of clinical depression. I had tried dozens of medications over the years, some worked for a time but I came to the point that my depression was at least I thought untreatable. This last bout had me down in bed for nearly 2 months. I was "blessed" to stumble upon Brintellix after my wife had recommended it after seeing it  transform one of her patients. The key is it takes a very long time to work and you must be patient. I am now almost 6 weeks in and the depression has completely lifted and feeling better every day. Yes, there are side effects.. headaches, insomnia and confusion but they go away. This drug saved my life!  Give it 6-8 week at minimum!"


"Alright so there are a lot of reviews about how badly people are feeling after they use Monistat 1-Day, and while it does burn REALLY badly, not all of the Monistat products do. After using the 1-Day, I used the 3-Day applicator and it didn't burn at all. I think the 1-Day burned because of how concentrated the medicine is.

P.Saturday. Sitting on a ziploc bag of ice REALLY helps with the burning."


"I have been on the Nexplanon for a year and a half. When I first got it everything thing was good. I had periods regularly and they were pretty light. I enjoyed not having to set an alarm or worry about taking a pill daily. So far it has protected me from pregnancy.  The last six months periods are painful, hard to lose weight, I am extremely moody, anxious, and depressed. Any thing can set me into a crying spell. Having a impact on my relationship because of my moods. I'm debating on whether to take it out and try pill by mouth but I'm second guessing it because of the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill and currently my significant other wants a baby and I'm not ready! But moods are TERRIBLE!!"


"I paid $250 for the brand name after having tried the generic 3 months ago with horrible results. Started at 5 mg; immediate increase in anxiety. Bad dreams, insomnia, diarrhea. Doctor said to go up to 10 mg after one week; could not focus, could not eat, intense agitation, uncontrollable crying, crazy thoughts. Anxiety hit the roof- couldn't leave then house. Saw a pychologist/ next a psychiatrist- immediately stopped the lexapro and within 24 hours felt 90% better.  This drug is not for all. Sexual side effects and weight gain are high for most.  Do your homework."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I started on Elquis for 2 weeks I did have some side effects like bleeding easily when hit, bruising the I stopped.  The dr said if I didn't take it I was subject 2 a stroke. He convinced me. I had been off of it for about a month, cause I just stopped it. Well I'm now back on it and have no side effects at all. GO FIGURE"


"No side effects and saw an immediate improvement, as well as a more peaceful state of mind, which may or may not be in my head, but I don't care. I felt great taking this medication, and it helped with the painful entry/sex that I was experiencing. Now, no problems!"


"Made me extremely emotional. Typically a happy person all the time, but these pills caused me to experience extreme depression and anxiety for the first time in my life. Made me a different person. In addition, my sex drive went way down. Definitely do not recommend. I am 4 months off of it and am still recovering from the anxiety and depression I experienced while on these pills."


"I am fifteen years old and started taking Vyvanse 30 mg dose in October.  I moved to 50mg and am now at 70mg.  At the lower dose I noticed definite improvement in my attention span and work ethic.  On the 70mg I feel anxious, depressed, and I have headaches constantly.  I feel like isolating myself socially from everyone else and am extremely moody.  I do not recommend more than 50mg of this medication to anyone."


"I have been taking this birth control for almost 1 month and starting my next month tomorrow. Not very many side effects except from tiredness and a few headaches here and there. The headaches are coming more frequent now but I am not sure as to if the birth control is causing this. But Chateal has worked great for me."


"I have been using this 4 yrs now and I would reccomend it to anyone wanting to gain weight however it makes u feel very sleepy and hungry but if u are going for that smoking hot bot u need to excercise so u would only gain weight in necessary areas"


"So this was honestly the best medicine I ever went on for my depression, BUT it made me gain 60lbs in a matter of 2 or 3 months. And I have always been small my entire life. Didn't change any habits either when I was on this. I've been off this medication for about a year now and haven't lost a pound of the weight I gained because of it, despite working extremely hard. It really sucks because this medicine made me feel great, until I became really overweight. Now I'm too self conscious and depressed about myself that I don't even go in public unless I absolutely have to."


"I have severe leg pain caused by renal failure and I have arthritic knee joints. I was taking Solpadol effervescent for 3 years but the sodium caused high blood pressure (be warned) I went on to Tramadol 50mg but after 3 months use I was feeling unwell on wakening from a nights sleep so I stopped use AND SUFFERED TERRIBLE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS nervousness, unable to sleep, anxiety and pain. I was prescribed Tramadol slow release (SR) capsules 100mg and they have been brilliant for pain, no problems for at least 5 years. Recommended."


"I started out at 75mg, had to decrease at first because it made me super emotional and had really bad tingling in hands/feet, so I ended up going back down to 50mg, then I slowly increased by 25mg until I got up to 100mg and I'm doing OK now. I do feel emotionally sensitive at times and do get occasional tingling in my fingers and toes if I don't eat for awhile, which the Topamax also decreases my appetite and I have lost weight on. I still have ocular migraines if I stay up too late or don't get enough sleep. If I have even a small glass of wine the evening before I will wake up with an awful migraine the next morning, so I see why they say not to drink while on the medication. Overall it has really significantly decreased migraines."


"I have had Nexplanon implanted since June 2013 and absolutely love it. Prior to Nexplanon I was on Depo and hated making appointments and going in for shots because it was inconvenient. With Nexplanon, I don't have to worry about appointments, or pregnancy for 3 years. When it is time to have Implant removed I will definitely get it again.

The only side effect that has bothered me is the thinning and lose of hair.

My periods have always been irregular (Ranges from 2- 28 months for 2 days- 37 days) and that didn't change. On the months I do not have a period, my body has symptoms of premenstraul, which is confusing because I never know when it really coming and I need to be prepared."


"Have been taking it for years  and it has been great  I've forgotten I even had a valve problem"


"I just started this medication. With each injection the side effects have gotten worse. I did my 3rd dose last night & I'm miserable. The body/muscle aches, headaches etc. are about unbearable. Each time I took two 500 mg Tylenol before my injection as recommended by my training nurse. I was told about the flu like symptoms, read the booklet my Neuro gave me, but I thought the symptoms would subside at least halfway through the next day. I am so pained. I keep taking Tylenol & even my muscle relaxer hoping for relief. But Nothing seems to help. I called into Biogen after my 2nd dose. No help. Copaxone gave me bad brain fog & injection site reactions. Tecfidera kept me in the bathroom in unbelievable pain. Not sure what to do now."


"I've been using this bc for a year now. The first month I was on it I didn't notice a change at all but the second month was torture. I had my period for 2 weeks straight, mood swings, headaches, dizziness etc. I was told to just wait it out until the 3rd month ended to see how it went so I did. The 3rd month was much better and by the 4th month my periods only lasted 3 days with very light bleeding. The reason I got on this was for really heavy bleeding so this pill was a blessing! Everything has pretty much been good since then. No acne and I didn't experience any weight gain until the 10th month but that's because I'm not really eating correctly. I still experience mood swings and I have a lack of energy but overall it's great!"


"I don't remember since when I stated to have insomnia , usually it takes me 2+ hours to fall asleep , and I always wake up a few times at night . I tried to do excercies to make myself tired , still no improvement on my sleeping . Things even got worse recently , I went to my doctor and he put me on Amitriptyline 10mg . Omg , it work so well , the first day I took , I had slept like 10hours (was at weekend ) .  I am on my third week with Amitriptyline, my doctor prescribed me only for a month , I don't know if I can sleep well without it after a month . But this medicine makes me very calm and happy everyday because I can sleep well and wake up every morning refreshed ."


"I have been on Cymbalta for 4 months now for anxiety and depression. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for about 16 years, since I was a preteen. I have tried several medications with bad results and harsh side effects. I have had pretty good success with Cymbalta so far. I started off on 30mg and just increased to 60 mg last week. I feel happier, have more energy, more positive. The only side effects I have had is insomnia, jaw clenching and hot flashes, which are not constant, and mostly tolerable compared to the side effects I had before when on other medicines. This medication has worked well for me so far, and I hope it continues to."


"We had tried everything. With the OTC treatment products, lice were still alive after use and we still had to comb. We came close to eradicating this way but very time consuming & then I think my daughter caught them at school again!

It's been about 2 months now with this product and I am pretty sure we are still all clear. This stuff killed the live ones immediately. Although the product supposedly doesn't require nit combing, I wasn't taking any chances. Not sure if the ones that I picked out were dead or alive but at least this product gave us a fighting chance on the infestation. I would use again (though it doesn't look as if I'll have to). Expensive but your time and sanity are worth it."


"I was taking Gildess (Birth control) for about 1 year because I have really bad periods up to the point were I would just want to call my my bed my permit home. My periods make my bleed HEAVY and I would  puke and cry and  faint/pass out and just want to scream because the slightest movement made me want to cry. So my doctor thought that this would do me good and it did until the side effects came in. I couldn't have anything with Red sauce in spaghetti and I can't have coffee. Also it made me an  emotional wreck. I would cry watching tv shows and someone dying. It helped my get out of bed because of my periods but then it turned me into a cry baby that ended up going back into bed..."


"I was diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder after having panic attacks brought on by projects at work.  It was horrible...feelings of dread, pounding heart, I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat, the non-stop stress hormones made my veins feel like they were full of broken glass...ugh!  I was started on Ratio-Venlafaxine at 37.5 mg (one capsule) per day for the first week and then 75 mg (two capsules) thereafter.  When I started, I had unusually sweaty palms and feet, but that has disappeared.  On one capsule per day I felt way better.  The medication lifted my mood and allowed me to sleep.  Now that I have been on two capsule per day, I find that I get hot flashes through my torso, nausea, and at night I seem to twitch."


"I'm three weeks into taking 200mg of Seroquel along with my usual Effexor. I was prescribed it off label to help with the mood swings I get from being borderline. For the first time in years I am not full of anxiety. I sleep longer, am able to exercise in public without feeling self conscious, am eating more healthy foods, although still too much of them. The drowsiness was awful initially but has mostly disappeared now."


"I hate to scare people but I was one of the unlucky few that had depression and suicidal thoughts on this. It took about 4 days to notice any change but when it came it hit me like a brick wall. I felt fuzzy and severely depressed, even more so when I got my diagnosis. I couldnt help squinting my eyes for some reason I felt far away and distant and very, very down. Prior to this I was upbeat and positive about starting meds. I told my doc and he weaned me off by giving me 2 pills of Truvada and I felt a difference the very next day. I plan to start Stribild soon as it is not known to have any major psychiatric side effects. I wouldn't recommend for anyone with a history or depression or mental illness. Wish me luck!"


"After taking Requip for my restless legs syndrome for several years my doctor put me on 0.5 mg of clonazepam at bedtime and it has pretty much eliminated the RLS symptoms and I sleep much better.  I have been taking it for 11 months now and haven't noticed any side effects.  After reading more about this medicine. I am concerned about taking it for a long period for time.  For now though it's working well."


"I loved this birth control! It has been the only birth control I've been on! The only complaint I have is that my breasts were hard as a rock the first month! I had no acne or weight gain, and my moods are stable. My periods are about 2 days compared to being 5 days."


"I'm still trying to find a medication that works for me. But this is one that the doctor prescribed me about two years ago, and I took it for very close to a year. It did not help. They kept adding more dosage until finally I quit seeing my psychiatrist altogether and stopped taking the medication."


Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis

"13 years usage.  That is a lot of lab tests.  I try to not change eating habits but mess up from time to time and then it affects my INR"


"What a life changer! I started Stelara 2 months ago.  It took about a month for me to start seeing some relief and now at the end of my second month, no more itching, redness,  and almost all of the psoriasis is gone. I only wish I had started this sooner! Make sure you check out the patient assistance card that can be used in conjunction with your medical insurance."


"Zyprexa has been a life-saver. I was literally to the brink of suicide because of my Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, slight Bipolar II, OCD, PTSD, and Depersonalization/Derealization. I have been on it for about a week and I feel complete difference already. No more night terrors, no more worry about the littlest things, no more feeling anxious around people, and no more not feeling like my bad self again. I feel the best I've felt in 2 years cause of this! All my symptoms have gone away with little sode effects, despite the weight gain and a lethargy an hour after taking it. I take at night, 5 mgs, I may start taking 2.5 mgs in the morning to help the morning edge off. I heard allot about the diabetes, hope it doesn't happen to me."


"I read several reviews talking about how it created drier skin within the first few weeks of using, and caused irritation. Yes, it does make your skin somewhat flaky, and yes, it will cause some irritation that resembles some burning, but it is an acne product meant to change your skin, and it is a process. If you can make it through these side effects, it will genuinely improve your skin, helping to rid you of acne. Getting rid of acne comes at a cost, and if it means some burning and flakiness in my skin, it is worth it. I am on week two or so, and though I still experience these side effects, my skin has gotten significantly clearer. Would recommend to people who can tolerate some irritability, as it genuinely works."


"Lost what I typed 3 times in a row!. Xanax is awful.  Completely blacked out, wasted all my fire wood cooking a terrible meal, ended up with food everywhere and half of it missing, and came to several hours later. The rest of these pills are in the bin. Worst drug experience of my life"


"I am going off this because I gained a lot of weight"


"Pain so bad I could not walk.  All gone! This drug has been a miracle and given me back my active life style"


"I was in a car accident 5 years ago and was prescribed Tramadol for my chronic back pain. For 2 years I was on dozens of other medications and Tramadol was the only medication that worked. I took 50 mg 2 times per day.

Well 5 years later and I decided to quit the drug. I tapered off the drug myself. I decreased each day by 25 mg. it took 2 weeks but I did it. I can't believe it. There were some nights when I would get jittery but I took amitryptiline to help me sleep.

I feel amazing now. so much better.  I have my energy back and I take Tylenol for pain."


"After 25 years of heavy smoking I quit in five days! (Though I enjoyed smoking so much!) This happened 13 years ago. Since then - no cravings. My husband followed my example: the same result seven days later."


"Started Victoza 3 weeks ago, have had some muscle discomfort in my back, nothing major. What I have had that is major is a 15 pound weight loss bringing me down to the weight I was in College and blood sugars in the 90s to 140s. My 14 day average is down to 112 from 195, 6 months ago. This medicine works! Now if I can just get my insurance company to cover it. After all it is saving them money on all the other drugs I was taking as well as helping me be healthier."


"I took this BC for 9 months. The only issues were period cramping and it made me emotional. Otherwise it lighten my period, didn't cause breakouts or weight gain. Also didn't get pregnant.
And I liked the packaging."


"6 weeks into Belviq, and while I don't have the dreaded headache, I have not lost any weight at all, despite of dropping from 3 meals a day to 2, and giving up  soda (diet or regular).  I feel fine, sleep well, but weight exactly the same as I did before I started."


"I can't say what laxative medication is best for constipation due to fever or when a person is experiencing some kind of sickness, but when bowel movement becomes a pit of a problem due to stress, certain foods, dehydration, etc., the best thing is one (tiny) tablet and it will solve the problem. Not very quickly but in a normal way which is better, and without any side effects. And I take one occasionally, more so rarely as I need it. Great results, and the tiny pill is so easy to swallow."


"My doctor's office set me up with a nurse practitioner to discuss methods to reduce bleeding every month. She suggested the Depo shot. She felt it would be the answer to all my problems. I said well what if I bleed more? She assured me that it wouldn't happen if I got the shot on my first day of my period.  I had looked at reviews and done some research mostly it was negative but I assumed maybe the people leaving reviews were just the people that had a bad experience.  Since the day I got that shot I have been bleeding heavily like a regular., Not spotting. The nurse practitioner who recommended the shot would not admit that it was the shot making me bleed continuously. It has been a 6 week period and counting. I'm furious."


"I'm 17 and prior to Hypercare I would sweat all the time. It started probably 2-3 years ago, I tried all sorts of deodorants baking soda clinical strength nothing worked for me. I mentioned my issue with my doctor and he prescribed this to me, last night was the first time I applied it and it was pretty painful, like little pricks of needles but I have to say over the entire day I did not sweat once! It was like the thing I was most concerned and self conscious about disappeared. This product will definitely change my life, if you are reading this and considering asking your doctor about this I would 100% recommend doing so, and for your information deodorant can be used with this for odor for armpits. I asked my doctor, it's all good."


"My experience with this medication has been absolutely horrible!! I have been taking it for 2 months, I have severe bloating, gas, and bad diarrhea. Can't even leave my home. My doctor told me to cut back to one pill every other day, and its like it has completely stopped working I have bad pain and nothing coming out! I have had ins-c for 14 years, and I just wish they could come up with something that works and that's not so harsh on your bowels! It's absolutely terrible!!!"


"I started the Seasonal Pill because the heavy bleeding caused me to become very anemic to the place I had to get iron infusions. It does make me crave everything, my sex drive is going down a little and I have been bleeding for a while. It went from using a pantie liner to using pads and I'm not even thru my thrid pack of pills. Not sure If I can handle the bleeding like this. And lets's not mention the cramps. I have never in my life had cramps like this like someone is on the inside of me scraping out my inside. I don't think I can hang."


"I was diagnosed with a bulging disc that radiates to my tailbone. I have Peripheral neuropathy in my feet and toes as well as slight RLS. The issue I came across is it is very hard to convince doctors of the pain involved with this type of disease. My 1st doc visit I was given Tylenol 3 (baby aspirin for neuropathy), then moved up to Norco 7.5 2x/day, still not enough, then moved up to Norco 10's 2x/day and was still not enough. All this took 8 months, 8 months of constant pain. I found the Norco side effect of difficulties with being able to finish during sex and the loss of feeling was not pleasant. So my doctor switched me to Percocet 10/325. Wow, what a difference. This medication was a life saver for me. I have my life back."


"I started taking this medication when I was in my early 20's for edema.  I take 80 mg a day for 20 years now.  If I miss a day I go up about 12 lbs on the scale.

This medication has worked wonders for me but it is hard to take if you need to leave the house.  I can pee up to 20 times in 4 hours.

Other than the inconvenience.  It is a fantastic medication for me."


"Worked great for my cough but I made the mistake of taking it on an empty stomach and 8 hours later am still severely nauseous and vomiting."


"3 month update on Trulicity.  When I started my A1C was at 8 in January. I did have some aches, nasuea, heartburn and headaches.  At the end of the three months I've lost ten pounds my A1C dropped to 6.  From reading other people's experiences and results I realize that everyone's body and results are different. I wish my A1C was lower but, I will definitely take it.  As of right now I have no longer had nasuea or heartburn. I will continue to work on my diet and make better choices and hopefully next time my A1C will be at a comfortable level."


"I was going through a breakdown and eating healthy and working out but still life was a mess and I couldn't cope so my PCP prescribed this to get me through. I lost a bunch of weight, fine because I was a tad chunky and became numb to so many things but I was able to cope better and I had a bunch of energy. I couldn't sleep but it was okay with my 75 hour work week. It was hard to concentrate on my medical studies because I would get confused a lot but overall I adjusted and I would get on it again. Getting off it was smooth."


"Day 7 today not sure if its working or not, really am putting my hope into this medicine to help save me."


"I recently had a plate and screws put in my wrist due to a fall.  After the surgery they sent me home with this medicine.  The only concern I have is I dont know if the medicine relieved my pain because all I could do is SLEEP.   It made me so groggy.  Even after I woke up I was still not all there feeling very light headed with NO ENERGY AT ALL"


"My husband had a long (undiagnosed) history of depression.  The final straw was when his brother died in December 07.  Declining for the next 5 months, withdrawing more and more, not wanting to work, go anywhere, short tempered, paranoid, until finally he attempted suicide (not the first time).  Doctor prescribed Wellbutrin 75mg 2 x daily for 3 months.  He's been a different person on the medicines. He says "it makes him feel like he SHOULD feel, like he felt as a happy child, instead of what he's become over the years."  It helps with mood swings, helps him not overreact to small irritations anymore.  He increased to 3 x daily after a slight slump.  Don't try to stop without doctor's advice. He tried that and went back to his depression again."


"Take 7.5mg twice a day and it prevents my anxiety from getting out of control and stops my frequent panic attacks. The only medication that has worked for me so far. Hopefully my doctor will be ok with this medication long term and not going back to trying SSRI after SSRI."


"So I've been on this for about 6 weeks or more and I haven't lose a pound! I don't have any side effects nor an appetite so I guess that's a good thing... I'll keep at it for a little longer to see if it'll work for me! At this point I'm a little discouraged"


"100mg 2x daily. Diarrhea to the point of incontinence. Told by doctor to take 2 immodium 30 minutes before eating anything. Ended up being bloated and still have explosive diarrhea. I stopped taking Viberzi and my untreated IBS D symptoms are a heck of a lot better than on the medication, don't get me wrong I still have urgent needs but at least I can go back to the gym."


"Best birth control out there in my opinion. I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for almost 2 years on this pill and it is very effective in keeping you from getting pregnant. Never had any negative side effects, didn't gain any weight. The only thing is my boobs grew from a C to a DD, but that's a good thing for me lol. Highly recommend this birth control!"


"I have always been 110-112 lbs, and then after starting Jolessa, almost immediate weight gain of 7-8 lbs even though I am still just as active and eat very healthy.  My sex drive is non-existent now since these awful pills.  The only reason I went on them in the first place is to get my period every 3 months.  Well it took me at least 7 months for that to happen bc the first few months I still got my period every single month and the spotting lasted for weeks at a time.  I also have no patience anymore and can easily snap when this would have been totally out of character for me.  I am switching back to my previous birth control this month finally."


"I started Generess Fe October 30th, 2012. For the first 4-5 months I had irregular spotting, sometimes that went on for 6-7 days! I gained 14 pounds in 5 months with no diet change. The good thing about it is that since April I have not bled..at all. Not one drop. I no longer experience PMS or periods so that is really nice. I am thinking about coming off to see if I lose the weight I gained and if I do I want a different pill. I use this pill to prevent pregnancy, no other conditions."


"So after having my second child and finishing nursing I was having major cramping the week of my period. Not debilitating, but extremely uncomfortable. My obgyn recommended seasonique more for hormone control than for birth control. I tried it and absolutely loved it for the 65 days. Then my period started earlier than I'd anticipated, but no big deal, right? I'm currently on day 18 of my period. Aside from the cramps and some genera moodiness my periods before lasted 4 days and weren't a big deal. I've now bought stock in tampax and Kotex. It'll lighten up and then wham! Called my doctor and she's switching me back to loestrin which previously did nothing to help with the cramps and moodiness, but at this point I'll take it!"


"I have taken this medication a few times & have had different experiences with it every time, from stabbing pains/cramping and nausea, to the last time with almost no symptoms at all.
I think the main difference is in the preparation-I would never take more than one of these pills at a time (two was way too much). Furthermore, for minimal symptoms I take at around 7:00pm, drink four glasses of water (at least) and go to bed around 9:00pm. Wake up at 6:00am, and have a bit softer than normal BM. Make sure you are well hydrated when you take this product. With the good experience I had I hadn't ate since 6:00pm, and was well hydrated before bed."


"It didn't do anything. I took probably 8 over the course of 12 hours (a few every 4 hours, not all at once!). Still nothing! It did leave a really weird taste in my mouth that made me nauseous. Waste of money."


"Helps with anxiety and racing thoughts. Calms my mood down when angry and upset. Side effect is weight gain and being tired."


"I've been on Zoloft for 3 months. 1st 4 days were awful. Worked perfectly in 14 days at 50mg. After 1 month stopped working, raised to 100mg then it worked again after only two days. I've been on 100mg since, and I feel good. I've had only three very short panic attacks (seconds) but sometimes I feel down and bored. I don't know if that's because of the Zoloft or my condition or just due to normal daily life stuff. Overall, I feel good and back to normal. I am writing this because I was here once 3 months ago and it felt really good to read the reviews. It's totally normal like any health condition."


"So I went to the doctor because I had itching and weird smelling discharge , my doc diagnosed me with BV and YI , she prescribed antibiotics for 6 days and 1 fluconazole pill for the yeast infection , but I didn't listen to instructions and took fluconazole before my antibiotics were finished so after finishing my antibiotic I had itching and discharge still so I went back and she said the BV was gone but I still had a YI , she prescribed 2 weeks of terconazole cream , then a 6 month treatment of fluconazole , I'm on my first week 3rd day of cream and I have been throwing up and having chills and very sore , but no more itching and discomfort (still a little discharge) its working I don't want to do another week of it . I'll just Toughen up"


"I am on a little past a month on it and I started at 40mg a day and after the one month check in they upped my dose to 80mg a day. For the first week really nothing happened except for mildly dry lips, after about 7 days my skin started to dry out but it wasn't too bad. Before Claravis my skin was horribly oily and I always had to worry about it. Now my skin is dry but I'm not going to complain. It does give you joint pain so if you have a job where it requires lifting heads up your back will hurt. The pill makes my skin less dry then topical creams like tretinoin and adapalene anyway so I like it. Don't know if this is a side affect of the medicine but orange juice and many other drinks now have a really strange after-taste. Overall it's amazing."


"Klonopin has improved my quality of life exponentially. I feel as though it opened up this new world around me -- one that was always there, but I was just too nervous to experience it. It's also the only medication that helps me fall asleep fast without feeling groggy the next morning.

That being said, it is a benzodiazepine, so taking it every day isn't a good idea, and the potential for addiction and tolerance is there. In combination with talk therapy, this medication can help you live a life free of fear and worry."


"Been on Kariva for 2 months and it has its good and bads.. BAD: I have never experienced such bad mood swings in my life. I have little patience, i get extremely mad and aggivated very easily, i can be happy one minute, then CRAZY another minute. So be aware of the horrible mood swings. Didnt do anything for my 7day period. I break out a week before my period. GOOD: it does prevent you from getting pregnant even on the first month."


"I stopped taking Topamax for mood disorder due to side effects of tingling on fingers and legs. I was recently prescribed 75 mg Effexor ER for chronic depression the generic. I started on the JAN16th noticed be loss of appetite first day, and 21Jan16 weighed in at 228.2 from 234 @ 5'6. My mood has also improved, now I have a bit more energy, and feel hopeful despite my situation not looking that way. I will be adding Wellbutrin with my Effexor. I hope the depression continues to get better and hoping to lose 70-80 lbs. as well. Give it time if it isn't working try something until you find the pill(s) for you, different pills work for different people. We all deserve a better quality of life then we had before. Good Luck"


"I've been on the patch for about 7 months now and I love it. I only get cramping but its only right about the time I'm going to get my period. I lost weight with the patch and I don't experience any bad side effects."


"I was diagnosed with dysthymia and mild anxiety. I've been struggling with depression since I was 16 (I'm almost 25).  My mood is just typically low. Recently, the depression skyrocketed and I was suicidal. I decided to try to get medicine this time (50 mg). It's only been 2 weeks but I feel a difference. I described it to my therapist as this: there's a fence and I can't cross it. On the other side is the darkness and desolation, and I know it's there, but I can't get there. It's a strange but riveting feeling. I finally feel STABLE. I can discern and identify ridiculous depressed thoughts. I still get a little sad about things, but it's not to the same degree at all. It hasn't done much for my anxiety but then again mine was mild."


"I've taken sulfasalazine for four months (1000 MG twice per day). It took at least six weeks to become effective, but combined with Etodolac, an anti-inflammatory, I have had good success with controlling a mono-arthritic knee that had been diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis after almost 20 years of problems, various surgeries, etc. I worry about side-effects, but the pain and extreme swelling is  controlled after many years."


"Works wonderfully for my depression and anxiety (for anxiety also I take 0.5-1.5 Xanax at night (suffering from insomnia too). I was on 50 mg but after 4 months it suddenly pooped out. 50 mg did nothing for my OCD."


"I tried Alesse in the past and liked it but it made me feel extremely tired. I decided to try the generic Aviane so see if I felt different. I'm only on day 11 but I don't feel mentally well, I starting to feel irritated and depressed, im finishing the pack and will stop taking this pill. Our emotional health is much more important."


"Qvar has worked very well for 7 years but when they changed the cannister from 100 puffs to 120 I find I start getting shortness of breath when the inhaler goes into the red . I used to get 4 inhalers from kaiser  now I get 3 and I pay more money . So now I quit using a inhaler when it turns red. The reason I'm writing this review is I used it this morning it was down to 8 puffs and I got shortness of breath. I can't afford this med anymore. Dr says if it starts turning over  when you put it in a bowl of cold water its out before they put a counter on it."


"I have been using ProAir for the past couple of months because my insurance company would not cover Ventolin. I have found that ProAir is not nearly effective and does not help my breathing nearly as quickly or as well as the Ventolin. I am very disappointed in the way it sprays! When I compare a spray of Ventolin to a spray of ProAir in the air side by side, you can see and hear the difference. The ProAir is weak and slowly dispursed whereas the Ventolin is a strong great spray with quick result."


"Upon 1st using this approximately 6 or so years ago I too labeled this as a miracle, unfortunately my last 3 migraines they have had no effect. "


"I highly recommend using benadryl if you have no other sleep aid. "


"Horrible absolutely horrible.  I was on low ogesteral and my pharmacy just switched it to cryselle one day.  Within a week a felt depressed and withdrawn and completely not myself.  I felt like and would cry at the drop of a dime for no given reason. I barely made it threw one pack before I came off and actually spent a month off birth control until I could get an appointment to get a new pill.  I am very sensitive to estrogen so it is possibly that I am an exception but I have never had this experience on other birth control pills."


"I had my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago due to an infection (not gall stones). Of all of the heartburn medications I have taken and been prescribed (Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac) only prevacid seems to give me relief."


"Severe cough at night.  Doctor diagnosed asthma.  Symbicort 80/4.5 helped with cough but side effects were awful.  Mood, agitation and anger from the steroid were intolerable.   "


"Was prescribed one dose over the course of one day, took 4 pills of 250mg after a light lunch, and had nausea and mild stomach pains/upset. Lying down did not alleviate the discomfort and threw up 3 hours later. Called up my doctor to check if I needed to take another dose but he said my body would have absorbed the pills by then. Still experiencing mild stomach pains but nausea is mostly gone now."


"I decided to take the Depo for birth control instead of the pill because I am terrible at remembering to take it daily. The first month I had no problems, it worked great. Now in the second month I had two weeks of spotting and now another week of a full period continues. I plan on switching birth control methods next month."


"I was 23 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. Started Adderall, I take 30 mg of SR a day and the difference is phenomenal! I get up with ease because I know I can tackle all tasks with astounding motivation and actually enjoy doing tedious work. I am co-morbid with anxiety, rumination, and I was highly neurotic. I found myself aggressive, quick tempered, and easily abusing marijuana and alcohol. This all changed with Adderall, I am rational, reflect on situations in a positive light, and generally just a more helpful and kind person. Adderall completely saved my professional and personal life. Side note, it can cause erectile dysfunction but it will go away after your body is used to the cycle."