"I had the paragard inserted yesterday. I was sick of being on hormones, this year would have been 10 years on the depo. I haven't had any children. The insertion was painful and a very strange pain for someone who has never had children. However, for me, the cramps and spasms that occurred afterwards were the worst part. I actually vomited from the pain and it took me around 2 hours to stand up without passing out or panicking. I was prescribed oxycodone for the pain and some nausea pills. Yesterday i was in a lot of pain but today I'm feeling lots better! My pain tolerance is pretty high but those cramps kicked my bum! I will update on everything in a few weeks. Make sure you have someone with you during insertion to hold your hand! :)"


"I started this medication in December of 2016 the first month on the 2 in morning and 2 at night was hell. I could barely eat was always nauseous dizzy constipated lost 8 lbs the first month than the 2nd month I lost 2 this last month I have lost another 8. Start weight was 188lb down to 172lb I had higher expectations for this drug.. but so far no other drug over counters have worked thats why I turned to this drug.. the last week or two I have found my self eating unhealthy again and having cravings - I am hoping this is only bc I started my monthly.. I would recommend this drug if all else has failed. The side affects for this drug sucks at first but hang in there they will fade."


"I've been taking 100mg 2 times a day for 3 months now. It has cleared my shoulders/back/chest pretty well as well as my face being mostly clear too. It works best if you take it consistently. I am a very busy 16 year old girl with sports and school. If I skip a dosage I notice a few blemishes on my shoulders appear. If you get on this and you don't see a difference in a month, call your doctor and ask if they can up your dosage. If you follow the regulations and take it as directed, it works pretty good. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with finding a face wash to work for them."


"I got my first and only shot on September 27, 2016. until November I had little to no bleeding every now and then, but once November came  I started bleeding heavy, about three to four pads a day, cramps, nausea, and loss of sex drive. I expected all of those, but not to bleed for three months straight. It was so bad I went to the hospital and they first diagnosed me with pelvic inflammatory but realized I had no evidence of infection and that my fallopian tubes were swollen. They sent me home with meds and to this day I still haven't stopped bleeding. I've been off depo for a month and I've never been in so much pain."


"I developed Solar Urticaria a few years back, (allergies to the sun) and I've tried everything from Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra and cortisone cremes and none of them have worked. The doctor finally gave me some samples of Xyzal and I noticed 98% change. I don't take them everyday but if I know I will be out in the sun for an extended amount of time, I will take one before leaving home and it last for 24 hrs. If I am in direct sunlight on a really hot day for extended hours I will still break out in hives but not as bad as I would if I didn't take anything. It doesn't make me drowsy at all as some have indicated. I am so relieved to have found this medicine. Without insurance it can be very expensive. I wish it was sold over the counter."


"Great immune booster."


"It really helped me and did wonders on my depression that I've dealt with since high school and I am now 26 years old and it also helped with my panic attacks. However the side effects for me are I have put on 35 lbs in less than two years and I am extremely fatigue almost 24/7 and get irritated easily. Actually going back to the doctor next month and my husband told me to suggest something else and as much as it does help of course the weight gain and irritation sucks."


"I've been taking this medication for major depression for 14 years now.  17 years ago I was given big doses of steroids due to problems resulting from back surgery.  Those high doses of steroids pushed me into major depression.  After 3 1/2 years of trying to find a medication that worked for me, I was prescribed Anafranil.  Within two days I was seeing positive results.  Within a year of taking Anafranil I was free of depression.  I've been taking Anafranil ever since - somewhat afraid to stop.  There are many side effects - that I often get tired of - but they pale compared to the relief I received from this medication.  It is the most serotonergic of the tricyclics and I feel should be more widely tried for major depression."


"first attack was 6 months ago.  horrible pain, naturally on the weekend. On the  3rd day got 75 mg pills - felt 99%  better next day !!!   Twice  since then gout started up but I started taking it again and it  was CURED in under 12 hours!!!!"


"I was on this medication for about two weeks or so and within the first couple of days it made me feel extremely anxious and depressed. I felt as if I was not in control of my emotions. As if this was not bad enough I also felt an uncomfortable sensation in my neck and experienced trouble sleeping."


"I've had skyla just over 3 months and overall, I love it! Insertion wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Since then, my periods have been light but long- 7-10 days long, but I only need panty liners or a light tampon. My bf and I don't need to take time to put a condom on when things are getting intense and I love it! I have developed some back acne which is annoying, but not a deal breaker. I'm hoping that goes away eventually. Overall, I would definitely recommend!"


"This is an amazing medicine and I lost 42 lbs on it but maybe that's also why I'm this crazy now because I barely eat anything and it needs to be taken with food to be absorbed properly and I don't eat enough or exercise, which I need to start doing but I hate the fact that it makes me not enjoy eating and plus I need to take it with food. I wish it was like Risperdal and I don't need to take it with food but Risperdal didn't work for me. "


"Long story short, me and my bf made a mistake while I was on my period. We didn't want to risk it so I took plan B the following night.

My period lasted an additional 10 days... I guess symptoms and their severity differs. I had non stop migraines and cramps during the 10 extra days. Felt nauseous, and started bursting into tears at odd moments. I felt depressed and my mood kept changing uncontrollably. I wasn't sure what was happening. My friend asked if I was pregnant (I'm not the pill worked) but looking deeper into the reviews and side effects... I wouldn't have taken it."


"I have delt with incontinence for years but learned how to "deal" with it such as crossing my legs before I sneezed, running to the bathroom if I needed to cough, and wearing a thick bulky pad all day incase I started laughing to hard.. This got worse after my hysterectomy and unbearable after my ovaries where removed.. Since my body tends to reject sutures of any type doctors will only do procedures if absolutely necessary I'm not a candidate for the bladder sling... Myrbetriq is a life saver.. I have been on it for 3 months now and yes I have side effects I now take a stool softener for the constipation and make sure that I have something to drink by my bed at night for dry mouth and hard candy to get rid of the problem during the day.."


"I began taking 5 mg of lexapro 10 days ago, for postpartum depression/anxiety. It has been a lifesaver. The initial side effects faded within a week. I take it in the morning, because I knew that it would possibly make me jittery at first. I had tiredness in the afternoon and evening and a loss of appetite for the first 5 days, but those have faded completely. I searched and searched for positive reviews on this drug for postpartum depression/anxiety and could not find any. If anyone is on the fence about taking medication for postpartum depression, please consider it for a temporary aid in getting you past it."


"I could not get the colitis under control for 18 months, finally my doctor prescribed Remicade. Well after the first treatment bleeding stopped and I feel like a normal person again. Only small side effect for me is I feel a bit  dizzy just after the treatment"


"Before starting this Azelastine I had severe pressure due to sinus congestion and was on antibiotics, 12 hour Zyrtec, fluticasone, medi saline sinus rinses and Tylenol.  I called the Dr and he was not available and I saw another Doctor who said to stop the antibiotics, and he gave me a RX for Azelastine two sprays twice a day and for Sovereign Silver nasal spray two times and to do the fluticasone still. Right away I got relief and have been on this regimen for a few days now along with my medi basal rinse bottle. This Azelastine really helped my allergies and I will continue my daily doses along with everything else! I don't want the infection back and I have no unruly side effects! Thanks for this medicine!"


"Great antibiotic to treat my Upper Respiratory Infection."


"20 mg ER dosage does very little for pain stemming from my degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal discs. One tablet gives me only about two hours of relief. I am going to ask my doctor to put me back on 80 mg Oxycodone, regardless of the outrageous price."


"I'm reading all these reviews and agree how effective this medicine is in dealing with chronic and cancer pain.  Was on it for 12 years for back and breast cancer pain. "


"I have used both the pill and the injection form of Imitrex and they are both amazing!  The first time I was given a shot was in the walk-in clinic the first time I had a migraine.  After a very weird initial sensation of kind of a "buzz" I could actually feel the headache dissipating!  The pill form works just as well, but like some other reviewers stated, it does work best if you can lay down for a while."


"I am permanently disabled due to brain surgery leaving me with a condition called occipital neuralgia (headaches 24/7).  Opana is a wonder drug for me.  I tried every single other treatment I could find, from physical cures, psychological cures, to every other narcotic available.  It is now time for me to get off of the drug because my body has finally become used to this pain enough where I hope that I do not need drugs for the rest of my life.  Right now I am taking Opana 40mg ER X 4 = 160mg ER and Opana 10mg X 4 = 40mg per day.  My total Opana consumption daily is 200mg.  I just finally got up enough guts to ask my doctor to cut my dosage back so I am going to try to cut the Opana 40mg ER down to Opana 30mg ER X 4 = 120mg ER."


"I was prescribed this medication for my uti. I was asked to take it 2 times a day for 5 days. I took the first dose before I went to bed. I woke up at around 6 with chills. I went to use the bathroom and fainted. I was very dizzy the entire day. I couldn't walk without getting help. I couldn't sleep because of horrible lower abdominal pains I was having. I also had very bad chest pains. The next day I woke my body was in so much pain. I had sharp pains in my stomach the entire day. I stopped taking these pills and I would never recommend them to anyone."


"Been on this medicine since I was 11. Been upping the dosage up to 60mg from 15, now 17 years old still taking. Incredibly good at keeping my attention and solving ADHD. Used to be a troublemaker, now in college preparing for university, but has minor side effects for example I feel down and depressed randomly.  I also feel drowsy for a little while."


Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine

"I took this and made me very sick vision problems still after 4 days."


"I'm a 47 year old mother of 4.  I've been on Qsymia 3.75 for 3 weeks then 7.5 for one week now.  I've lost 10 pounds. I also have mitral valve heart disorder.  The only side effects I've had is dry mouth, heartburn from time-to-time, and that funny feeling I get when I take an antihistamine.  It gives me a ton of energy to get things done.  I'm a Coke addict and can't stand to drink it now (love that!).  I don't feel the need to eat near as much as I used to.  I'm looking to lose 50 total pounds.  I want to get from a size 12 to a size 4 again."


"I have been using nuva ring for 6 months now after switching from the pill for 5 years. I have mixed emotions about nuva ring. I love the fact that it is very convenient and I never have to worry about taking a pill on time every day. I hardly have to thinkg about and most of the time I don’t feel the ring at all, occasionally it slips down and I just have to push it back up- not a big deal. My periods actually seem heavier and last longer than what I experienced with the pill. I’m hoping with continued use, they won’t be as bad. Also, nuva ring is pretty expensive, I wish there was a generic version on the market. The biggest draw back for me is my diminished sex drive. My fiancé and I went from having sex at least 4-5 times a week to maybe once a week and that’s because I force myself to. I’m seriously considering switching back to the pill solely because of this. Other than the decreased sex drive, I haven’t experienced any other side effects like weight gain or moodiness."


"I have never felt so depressed as I am now while on this birth control. I am usually a very happy person, but these pills have turned me into an emotional, moody, and easily agitated woman. I have been on it for 5 months and decided to stop it today. In addition to my uncontrollable emotions, this pill has caused severe migraines to the point of vomiting, increase in acne, sleep deprivation, and lack of motivation. My periods are still heavy and I do still experience the same amount of cramping I did when I was not on any birth control. My periods are also still not regulated; some months I have skipped it completely. I am hoping that these side effects don't last after discontinuing the pill, as I've read on many other reviews."


"I'm 18, no kids and don't want kids for another five years! I just got Mirena inserted about a month and a half ago. Not all women are the same and I can't tolerate pain at all. So the insertion process was extremely painful and uncomfortable for me. I got really dizzy and nauseous right after and experienced pretty severe cramping for about the next hour. I did take a nap as soon as I got home and by the time I woke up, the cramping had gone down significantly. I only had light cramping and barely spotting for the next two weeks, and since then haven't had my period. I check every week to make sure I can still feel the strings. Plus, I have no side effects. Absolutely love Mirena so far."


"I was given this drug for bronchitis. I was told that it takes a couple of days before you notice an improvement. I noticed a slight improvement after about 8 days. However if you weigh the cost and time it took to improve, ($100) it was not worth it. My $25 ProAir inhaler gave me the most relief. Maybe it is not designed for bronchitis???"


"This medication has made a great difference in my life. I have suffered from a very resistant form of depression and Abilify has helped. I take it at night and it helps me sleep. To avoid the weight gain I make sure I don't eat anything after I've taken it and am ready for bed."


"Why wasn't I given this sooner."


"I was taking Provera for 5 days after my fifth day my period came on a week later and has been on for a week I wanted to know how long would it last. Before I had this my cycle stayed on for 3 months none stop."


"I got this in December of 2015. The first couple of months we're okay, to say the least. Normal period, but as time passed my periods have become longer (lasting 12-18 days). It's basically pointess to even be on this birth control if I never get to have sex with my boyfriend. Although, all the times we have made love it has been unprotected (no condom). But I'm honestly getting really sick of being on my period nearly the whole month just to start again a  couple of weeks or so just to do it all over again. Seriously contemplating getting this removed. So I guess:

A+ for it not letting me get pregnant

F-- for making me feel like a big pile of poop for 12-18 days a month

C- over all though"


"Had 3 panic attacks in total..last one was big. So I went to the doctor, I was thinking I was having a stroke! After that experience I was very anxious! I could not learn or do anything! I was a mess for about a few weeks. So I my psychologist said I have Generalized anxiety disorder and of my passing of my father a few years ago and bullying in school lead to all this. I started with Lexapro and after 3 days I stopped it made me feel so sick and I had university exams coming up so I started it again  3 weeks ago and the strange thing is I have little side effects! First day I struggled with sleeping and I tend to feel tired in the morning and afternoon, But I hope that's goes away soon. Anxiety is much better. I'm on 10mg. Waiting for my best results at 4-8 weeks!"


"I have taken Aviane for 6 years and have had no problems!"


"I have finally stopped smoking! I continued to smoke well into 6 weeks on it but was able to cut down to 5 a day instead of 1-2 packs a day before I quit all the way. One side effect I haven't seen very often is illness. I have had two sinus infections a horrible cold and bronchitis all within a few months and come to find out a little known Chantix side effect is immune suppressant. I am ok with this as being sick also helped me finally kick the habit. Its hard to smoke when you can hardly breath but I was starting to think something was seriously wrong with me as I hardly ever got sick until I researched the side effects a little more."


"I went and had my Paragard inserted about a month ago . The procedure was honestly sooooo terrifying (never had children & cramps are always painful) but It didn't hurt as much as I thought. Once you relax the insertion is really easy & quick . I did spot for a couple days after but I was told thats normal. The cramps the Paragard gave me felt nothing like my normal period cramps. It was a few sharp pains in my abdominals but thats it. Me nor my partner are uncomfortable during intercourse & the 10 year plan is definitely a plus. Highly recommend the Paragard for young ladies who aren't looking to start a family anytime soon or have had trouble remembering to take the pill . I almost forgot , who doesnt love a harmone free birth control "


"Ive been taking 200 mg for about 11 years now and it makes me sleep for ages. I can wake up with an alarm when I need to get stuff done but it makes me super laggy."


"I suffered with plaque and even worse painful inverse psoriasis for over 40 years.  Through the years I've tried every prescription from ointments, sprays and pills all with mixed results.  I started on Cosentyx after 3 weeks the inverse psoriasis was completely clear and 6 weeks the plaques were gone  9 weeks I am completely clear head to toe.  My 40 year battle is over."


"I have been taking Zovia now for a little over a month. My doctor prescribed this because I was having extremely heavy periods with severe cramps so he said this would help to regulate but since I've been taking it I haven't stopped bleeding at all. 33 days of bleeding is the worst and it hurts to wear a tampon so I have to wear pads only. My husband who is trying to be supportive is starting to get frustrated because we can't even have sex because of all this bleeding. I think I may stop using it."


"It can take you out from hell.Simply the best."


"17 year almost 2 pack a day 32yr old smoker...miracle pill I quit on the 4th day!! No urge to smoke ever again. Be prepared to sleep alot!No vivid dreams for me.Thank You Chantix"


"I started having hormonal acne in my late twenties and I went through all the over the counter treatments including proactiv and murad but nothing worked... I went to the Dermatologist and
She put me on this medication 100mg and it has worked great, I been on it two months and the oilyness and bumps are gone!!! In the beginning my face became really dry due to this medication but just get a good moisturizer and it will be fine!!! It Rocks"


"I took the Ducolax around 10:30 pm( not with enough water), and I thought it wasn't going to work because most laxatives work very fast for me. Around 2:44 am my stomach was cramping extremely bad . I went to the bathroom and just sat there waiting for it to come , but I start feeling sick . Once I went back to my room I look at reviews of the product and saw that what was going on was normal . When I read most of them I seen WATER!! WATER!!!! WATER!!!!... So I went downstairs and dranked almost 3 big cups of water and at about 6 pm... It was over the diarrhea started. Water is the key if you drink a lot in the beginning you will be just fine"


"Had the 5 year Mirena put in two weeks ago. The procedure took 10 minutes at max and was as simple as a pap smear. In totality, I probably experienced 10 seconds of pain from start to finish. I took 800mg of Ibuprofen an hour prior to the procedure and did not experience cramping of any sort afterwards. I think the ibuprofen made a difference because my doctor said that patients usually experience discomfort. I have a retroverted uterus and it didn't make the procedure any more difficult than it was. Haven't experience any side effects besides some minor spotting. Would definitely recommend."


"This medicine saved my life, when no other antibiotic was able to kill the severe infection in my open scalp (due to brain trauma)."


"Weird dreams"


"I would like to thank everyone for leaving their comments on here. It is so helpful for everyone to stick together and help one another. Depression, anxiety, etc. is so hard to deal with and it is so comforting to know that you are not alone. I have tried Zoloft, which gave me such insanely scary nightmares that I was afraid to go to sleep. Effexor worked great for a while and then seemed to burn out. I tried countless other medicines over the years with no luck. I was on Pristiq for a few weeks and thought it was going to be yet another disappointment, then boom! I started feeling great. Also to my husband's delight, I have a pumped up sex drive, woo hoo! I didn't expect that one! I am so hoping this isn't too good to be true."


"Started June 24, 2017 - on my 4th week. Dose 1.8.
Down 10lbs. Age 59, 6'2" started at 300lb - now 290.  Expected faster loss as I tend to lose quickly on diets ( but it comes back). Weigh Daily - notice up and down swings of 5. to 1 lb some days. Walk 3 miles a day under 40 minutes. Side effects - nausea, some fatigue - especially in afternoon.  Body is adjusting to drug slowly. Absolutely no hunger whatsoever.  Eating smaller portions and adjusting diet.  Cravings for sweets and carbs have subsided."


"I've had my IUD for three weeks now and I'm really happy with it. Getting the IUD was painless, I was really happy with how my OBGYN made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She told me there would be three different cramps, each one would be stronger than the last. Honestly, the first one was nothing, and the last two felt like regular period cramps. I got my period a couple days ago and the cramps were very intense and my period was very heavy, will my period get better?"


"I recently went in for an eye exam and was told my eyes were dry. Optometrist told me to start using systane ultra a few times a day. In the first 4 days of use I've noticed my vision blurred and my contacts bothering me substantially. I've been using the same brand contacts for years and nothing else has changed, so it has to be the drops."


"overheating"


"The worst medication out there. Got a bad yeast infection. My kidney was falling. I hope they remove it from the market. Diabetic people really cannot afford kidney failing."


"Okay first of all! It will work! You need to give it time. Don't search up how long it will work that gives you more anxiety! Mine took a while to work. I was originally on 50mg and my appetite was getting better. But after 3 weeks my sleep still wasn't better and I had to up my dose to 100mg. I am starting to sleep normally again after taking this for 6 weeks! I really do fully feel like my self and I'm not waking up with panic anymore. It makes you feel so good to the point that you feel so normal that you'll be wondering if you don't need to take it anymore. I fortunately only get anxiety because I'm in school. So I hope to taper off of it after I'm done with school!"


"this medicine works great I have tried so many others and this is the only one that truly worked for me."


"I have major depression several years, it is worse lately with suicidal thoughts. I started out on 25 mg for four weeks saw little difference other than typical side effects. The fatigue was overwhelming for 10 days but got better after two weeks. Upped dose to 50mg bad anxiety and trembling inside for about six weeks but now am happy to say I'm much better no trembling, sometimes anxious but the sertraline has definitely been worth it. I'm still not sleeping as well as I would like, waking up three times a night and getting up at four a.m. wide awake. To all of you who are just starting on it hang in there, it will get better."


"This has been great so far, been on it for 7 months and has helped reduce the amount of migraines and constant neck and shoulder tightness/pain. I can only take it at night as I still will become sleepy even after this long but way better just at night then not at all. The dry mouth hasn't lessened either, but only lasts about 4 hours, so if you don't fall asleep right away it can be annoying."


"I am using the generic 7 day treatment and I have never experienced anything so terrible the burning and the itch are so extremely intensely uncomfortable.  I would rather suffer the yeast infection then this it's terrible.  So happy I did not try the 1 day treatment. I have tried to minimize it but nothing works I hope it calms down eventually Yikes!"


"This was an awful experience for me. Bleeding for 28 days a month was terrifying. And miserable, I cramped 24/7 and weight gain. I gained 20lbs within a year & I still exercised & kept an eye on what I ate. My periods before-hand were wonderful! I recently had it removed."


"I've had infected nails since I was a child (20  years). After multiple courses of Lamisil and multiple other "natural" remedies, I never saw results. I've been using Kerydin for 6 months now and it has been a miracle product for me. ALL on my nails except for one big toe are clear and have grown out. The big toe was by far the worst (very thick, ingrown and sensitive to any pressure) and it is almost completely clear. The drops do dry out the skin around my toes and I've had some peeling but it's SO worth it!! With a promotion, I paid no co-pay for 5 moths and am now paying $75 monthly. This product has been a miracle drug for me and I'd happily pay more,"


"Week 1: Pro's lost 10 pounds, eat less. Con's: had headache for 6 days, pills wears out by afternoon, 5pm-6pm. Analysis: user must put effort in portion control or weight will come back after finished with medication. Will follow up in another week. Meal plan: 1500 per day. exercise 5 days week cardio, and strength."


"I have no anxiety on this medication. It last longer therefore I don't get panic attacks anymore."


"I have been using this medication for 2 years now and it has worked great. I had used it in the past when I was younger but it was not effective as I was not using it correctly. I then saw another dermatologist who gave me some tips to using it correctly and ever since then it has worked great. I do get the occasional itching and burning feeling but I too think the benefit of using it out weighs the itching."


"My two year old had severe ear infection and did not respond to this antibiotic at all so after five straight days of 104 temperature and vomiting the doctor gave a shot of Rocephin which broke the fever immediately and started the healing of the ears and then finished with a round of Augmentin. We did however get the severe diaper rash that the letter said could accompany this medication. "


Insulin lispro / insulin lispro protamine

"I was changed from Levemir 24 hr insulin to Humalog mix 75/25. I am getting much better control over my numbers, a very good medicine."


"Ladies!!!  Do yourself a favor and stop reading these.  Everybody is different and we all have different insertion experiences.

I just got mirena inserted this morning. I am 24 years old and I've never had a baby. I was extremely nervous, as this was my second attempt at inserting mirena. I went last week and my cervix was too tight so they sent me home with a prescription that was to be put in my vagina the next week before I go in again. The second time (this morning) was a lot easier. Yes, it does hurt a bit but nothing I couldn't handle. Honestly the worst part for me was the cramps afterwards. I had bad cramps for about 5 minutes and ended up throwing up. After that I felt much better."


"I ended up in the hospital with a very serious allergic reaction to Efudex. Started with nausea and diarrhea, went into hives, swelling in my lips, mouth, all over my body. I have been out of the hospital for a week my voice is still hoarse, I still have a rash not feeling well at all. I'm on Prednisone to counteract the allergic reaction."


"Made me get my period every 2 weeks and I would take it every night at the same time. It made my period cramps and back pain worse."


"I was put on Alesse 28, it's the first birth control I've been on and my overall experience has been good. When I first went on it I could barely keep my hands of my boyfriend but I blame it mostly on having a slight hormone imbalance. I also experienced an increase in breast size but I was told that it was a possible side effect. Then I missed a pill and even though I followed procedure it triggered my period. Then after that I kept spotting and was getting really frustrated. It would stop for a couple days then start up again for a couple days, then it magically stopped and I didn't have any problems after that. I found out later that you can have spotting within the first three months. Other then that I have less acne and lighter periods."


"When I was on this, I was pretty moody and I had no appetite for anything. I always get so angry and sad. Another thing was I always get nausea and I wouldn't eat anything. I lost a lot of weight on this. I was on it for a month and I lost about 8lbs. I am now on Tri-Nessa and so far its okay."


"My doctor took me off my pump because I was doing so well.  We began with 10 units.  I am now on 30 units after increasing over 4 month period.  I am beginning to see some improvement but I am going to increase some more.  I have used Novolog with better results.  I have switched doctors and hope to go to a different injector pen to keep me of a pump."


"I have been on Alpha-nine SD for 31 years .

It's been good for preventing bleeds and excellent for stopping initial or on going bleeds."


"I've only been on this medication for 2 days but at 60mg once daily it dries my mouth out terribly and my mind is blank when around people. Hoping to move down to 40mg and if that doesn't work 20mg, If my doctor lets me. Trying to get the right dose is so stressful."


"Best. I started taking this and thought oh this isn't going to help me... It was maybe 2 months in and I didn't feel different. After about 4 months taking it I was a completely different person when it came to my anxiety and panic attacks. I completely stopped having them and I was just overall a more stress free person. By far one of my favorites.. I recommend this to anyone that has very bad anxiety and doesn't want to be on something addictive like benzodiazepines."


"This pill works! I had unprotected sex July 4 and 16 hours later took the Ella pill. Believe me I was terrified as I'm about to go away to  college I am NOT prepared to have a child, today I got my period after it being two weeks late, but this pill works. Don't stress it won't help & it won't make anything come faster, it'll work."


"I took the emergency contraception about 24 hours after I had intercourse. It didn't work for me, I was pregnant. This was because I had already ovulated and the emergency contraception works by stopping ovulation."


"After taking L-Glutamine 500 mg 3x/day for about 1 week, I experienced a 3-hour episode of Transient Global Amnesia (confusion and loss of memory) and ended up in ER.  CT scan, labs, EEG were all negative and they could not discover anything wrong with me.  I cannot say this amnesia episode was due to L-Glutamine, but it was the only new thing in my diet/supplements.  I have been told I am very sensitive to medications and easily experience negative side effects, so maybe that's a contributing cause."


"Tegretol gave me my life back - gave me freedom from tremors and seizures. I am a brain tumor patient."


"I've been on this medicine for about a month and lost around eleven pounds. I initially got on it to stay more focused in school although I don't have a serious case of ADD but I don't mind the weight loss. I could spare a few pounds. You get a rush for about 45 minutes after it kicks in and that feels better than it should. I feel I can concentrate when I use it, but I'm not myself when I take it. My personality is dulled a bit and even if I have homework to do, I'll find something to distract myself. Whether it's choosing a simpler assignment or just writing because I still feel like I'm being productive."


"I've taken Macrobid in the past, but I  never noticed any side effects. This time, I felt very ill about two days in to a seven day regime. I had no idea what was wrong with me. My tongue felt numb, I got very lightheaded, and I felt like my life was draining out of me.

I thought maybe I was developing a kidney infection, but I only had a low grade fever. I called my doctor, but she told me to only come in if my fever went over 100.5.

I decided to see if Macrobid could have caused these symptoms and I stumbled across theses reviews. Wow! What an eye opener! I'm glad to know that it was the medicine and not some life-threatening illness. I'm glad the UTI is better, but it  was scary when I thought I was about to die, lol."


"My mother takes Lyrica for bulging disc pain - 450mg a day (150mg 3 times a day). Roughly she takes it every 6 hours. The pain relief is great, but sometimes struggles to get through those 6 hours before the next does. It has helped a lot."


"Light pink bleeding from  my throat and. sores on tongue. Sore. and cramps in feet and legs.pink blood in nose also.Tingling in fingers. Sore arms, stiff neck Stomach pain that goes to my back.Shortness of breath."


"I had my first Reclast I.V. injection last winter, just prior to the holidays.  I had about 5 days of severe flu symptoms and seriously considered not repeating the injection the next year.  However my bone scan was so positive and even with several falls I have not broken anything.
Prior to the Reclast I had, in 2 years, a fractured hip, wrist and ankle.  Surgery on the hip showed a femur like Swiss cheese and the severe fall seriously impacted my life.
This year I'm 70 and preparing for my second IV, seeing a dentist to make sure I don't have any serious issues that need to be dealt with.
I also quit taking steroid spinal IVs for chronic this year thinking I could deal with the pain and perhaps not have further breaks. I endorse Reclast."


"My urologist has just put me on the cream 3 times a week for preventing uti's. I just started using it so not sure if it will help with this but I pray that it does because the past year I have had one UTI after another and I am tired if being on antibiotics all the time. The antibiotics are so hard on my gut. Anyways no libido and hopefully that will improve too. So far no bad side effects either so that's good. I will be. 60 in may. I always was very active sexually now I don't even want to be touched and my husband is not happy but understanding. So anyways will report back and hopefully this cream is a miracle worker!"


"I've really have hoped this would work. I've tried it each time I get that twitch for a cold sore. Applying it as directed. Have not seen a shortened healing time. It is more of a medicated moisturizer cream. I keep hoping for it to work as marketed but the concentration of the medication is not strong enough. Consider a more cost effective, moisturizer lip balm."


"I took Aleve for one year for tendonitis in my wrist. The medication worked very well in reducing the swelling and pain. However, one year later I have just found out that it has been the culprit behind significant weight gain and bloating. I gained 25 lbs in 4 months. I am stopping Aleve and will try to find a natural way to treat my tendonitis."


"I used this birth control for 2 years and it was awesome.  I had a little break through bleeding a couple of times but other than that I loved it."


"-Made my hand shake, extreme sweating
-I gave it plenty of time to level out for me
- hard to concentrate & made me think my FIBROMYALGIA was worst than it was - mentally."


"I started Requip 1 mg at bedtime.  It worked great for 3-4 months.  My Dr increased the dosage so I now take 3 mg at bedtime.  Again, it worked great for a few months, and then the symptoms reappeared.  The Requip is better than nothing, but I was up pacing the floors when I should have been sleeping.  My husband suggested acupuncture, and that has made a huge difference.  I take the Requip 3 mg with 3 saltines to prevent nausea and vomiting.  I have an acupuncture treatment every 2 weeks, and no problems when I go to bed."


"Six days on 20mg and I could not walk from pain in my feet! The pain in my arms, legs and back are horrendous.  This drug may be good for others but it is poison for this 81 yr. old.  I question why my Dr. Prescribed it for me.  It was not for cholesterol, my numbers are good.  Have very small amount of heart disease that I am willing to live with.  I hope that the damage done in six days will be history soon.  Can you believe I went from being very active to unable to barely function in just six days, and now they say it will be 3 to 4 weeks before I will be back to normal, I pray."


"Been on this for 2 and a half months. After the second injection, I went 13 days without taking any Norco or Soma whereas I typically took one a day and two a day respectively. It took a bit to get my insurance to cover it, but I had a severe reaction to Humira allowing me to. Amazingly it seems to work even better than my enbrel at 11 weeks."


"I have been taking Pregabalin (Lyrica) for over two years now.  Pregabalin has helped me with the nerve pain in my feet.  It does not take all the pain away.  My feet still sting and burn on and off everyday. One time, I decided to slowly stop taking Pregabalin and take the generic drug, Gabapentin and my feet flared up by a 1000 percent.  I asked my doctor if he could prescribe Pregabalin again.  I have had zero/none side effects taking Pregabalin but recently I came across reading peoples "hellish/nightmare" experiences trying to wean and stop taking this drug. That scares me and I do not want to be dependent on this drug or any drug. I am going to slowly wean myself off and find other ways to deal with my nerve pain. Prayers needed!"


"I'm 16 years old and I hav been on several anxiety/depression medications including prozac, zoloft, lexapro, propranolol, klonpin,etc I take 40mg once a day and this is the first medication that actually works for me. All of the other ones made me suicidal or more depressed. I can defintely tell when I miss a dose of viibryd I get sad and very emotional. I've been taking viibryd for about 8 months. I have gained 15 pounds but I don't know if that is because of the medicine or not. It really bothers me though. i have less of an appetite and sleep way too much, sometimes 4 naps a day. I fall asleep during school I'm super emotional I easily get annoyed, sad, angry. I cry alot . I have no idea if any of these are side effects of the meds or not"


"I used veramyst daily for 5 years straight with no side effects due to severe allergies, a few days after I started using it allergies gone... I couldn't be happier.. Unfortunately my insurance stopped covering the medication which is pricey without and the generic did not help me at all.. so now I'm back to pills  and still an allergy sufferer .. :("


"I've been 5 years non smoking. Chantix was a big big help in making it happen. I slept like a log while taking Chantix, and after a month of it, I was  done smoking. I never craved cigarette's  after the 1st week of using it. This has got to be one of the greatest medicines ever made. Use it."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17 (I'm 22 now) and my acne had never been very bad until I came down with it. We are talking awful breakouts: face, chest, back... everywhere. My Dr. put me on metformin (1000mg) and spironolactone (150mg) and I did get the IB but it wasn't too horrible. I took spiro for 4 yrs up until this past summer when my refills ran out and my doctor told me I needed to find a new primary care doctor so I went a good 6 mo off it. Basically my skin has gone back to its original state, I started the spiro again 5 days ago and I am waiting for the initial breakout again but the worst has just been a bunch of little additional blackheads. Hopefully I will not get the IB this time! Even so, totally worth the results!!"


"I had been using lidocain 5% patch for years and they really do work. They allow me to move without the major pain I suffer from spinal injuries and major depression. Recently my insurance carrier sent me lidocaine patches manufactured my the Mylar company. These patches are a complete waste of money .  The Mylar backing is inflexible and do not move with the body. They fall off within seconds. The edges curl as you put them on.. I do not take narcotics for pain management these were my only help to reduce the pain. Do not bother with the Mylar brand patches they are useless."


"It's effective in controlling the pain and inflammation related to ankylosing spondylitis, for about 16 hours and then it's followed by headache and return of pain and inflammation.  I've been using it for four days now and will be switching to 2 x day."


"My Dr. gave me a sample to try as  I have gained 100lbs in the last 3 years with no reason as to why. So I started taking the injections on a low dose it lasted a little over 1 week and I lost 9 to 10 pounds. I can not get my insurance to cover and I can not afford it without help. My Dr. gave me 2 more samples trying to encourage the weight loss so far 22lbs of weight but I ran out last week we have begged and pleaded for the insurance to cover but no luck. I think this would be cheaper than Gastric Bypass surgery as the Dr. said would be my next course if I cant lose the weight. "


"I've been on Byetta over 1 year and am very pleased.  I was one of the unusual ones, I couldn't tolerate Byetta 10, even without taking any other medicines. So I went back to Byetta 5 and have very good control.  Can't wait for the once-a-week, then maybe I can tolerate the Byetta 10."


"Spironolactone worked wonders on my cystic acne. Unfortunately it caused a non-stop period and I had to come off it."


"after just a few days' dosing at 1 20mg every six hours, I started to feel peculiar in the GI tract...all kinds of strangeness.  The drug didn't do enough good for the purpose prescribed, so I quit it and returned the drug to the pharmacy for disposal."


"I am 91 and have congestive heart failure. (I also fell and broke the femur articulation with my hip in late March). My doctor gave me this medicine, Coreg, and it took away the swelling in my feet, ankles, legs and knees.  I was having such pain in my knees and the drug along with other medicines I take, that it has gotten the fluid out of my system and my knees no longer ache.  This medicine has really improved my life."


"I just started today on November 30th, 2016, and I am soooo happy, I had more energy today, didn't eat as much as I usually do, and didn't crave any soda or sweet, I hope it keeps going like that"


"Calm, sleep good, eat good, been on 5 years doing great."


"I've been taking Victoza for a year now. Initially, for about a month I experienced a few side effects - nausea being the most prevalent. Pleased I continued the drug as ALL side effects have gone.
The drug certainly has improved my glucose readings. I take my 1.8 injection first thing in the morning when my blood glucose hovers around 160ish. I don't eat for about two hours after the injection when my glucose numbers fall to the 120s.
Not a cure but an improvement."


"Honestly I thought this birth control was the best at first told everyone I knew to get it. But now 4 months later. I can't stand it my emotions have been out of this world, my stress level has been higher and I went from a happy person to hating everything. I never have gotten cramps before I got this put in and they are the worst. The bleeding goes from heavy to light but at random times but means to say I'm getting this removed immediately. Because I know I will go back to my normal self again."


"Most painful injection in my life! Felt like a screwdriver being shoved in my arm. Shot was given very high on my arm and I believe it went into shoulder joint. 45 min after given I experienced severe low back pain and after almost 2 months I have severe pain when abducting my arm. I have taken a round of Keflex from my FNP."


"Taken for "panic disorder" but also serves as anti-convulsant for Wellbutrin dosage. Taken various other meds with it ("mood stabilizers" and antipsychotics, lithium for bipolar) in various combinations (due to bipolar) that have affected the effectiveness of the medication, and have been at 4mg for 10ish years. It's never given me any side effects ever, has worked some with other meds, but found a good combination where it is really working so much better: 1mg 4x daily (one of those at bed time), Wellbutrin, Topomax ("mood stabilizer), Prozac. I am still trying to get over the semi-agoraphobia (can't get out alone, only with another person) that an antipsychotic caused with daily anxiety/panic attacks. But the clonazepam is working now."


"I have been on Savella  more than  ten years.  I take 100 mg. twice a day.  When I first started, it did help me.  Now, I've been having a terrible time sleeping, dry mouth, constipation and ALL of the "other" side effects listed.  I never would have believed that this was WHY I was having so many negative side effects...especially since this is NOT the only medication I take. At first it was just the sweating....now ALL the side effects are bothersome.  I am definitely going to talk to Rheumatologist about titrating off....also having a sleep study to see if this is indeed the problem.  Sleep Study Doctor has said that this medication after so long, WILL interfere with sleep and other problems."


"I have had psoriasis for like 5 years. Nothing has worked. I have had it in some spots on my body, my ears, and on my scalp. I used this medicine one time in my ears, and some on my scalp and i saw a HUGE improvement. My ears are pretty much cleared up, and my scalp is on it's way! Best topical I have ever used! I highly recommend it!"


"I'm a 30 yr old female who smoked a Pack a day for 13 years. Started taking Chantix in December for a total of six weeks. I was already taking Cymbalta 60mg and Klonopin 1mg at night so my experience was great. I've been smoke free for 12 days. I still think about smoking occasionally, but disregard it because my health is more important. Sleeping was hard so I took the Klonopin and melatonin at night. Dreams were AMAZING! I wish they were as real as they seemed because I would be cruising on a brand new ATV that I won right now! lol. I substituted with orbit gum, twizzlers,  pretzels and healthier choices so I wouldn't gain weight and I have actually lost 10 lbs! I have since quit the Chantix as of a week ago."


"I am a 62-yr old woman with a number of health-related issues that cause chronic and sometimes acute pain; including three herniated disks (C3-C6), lower back pain and bad knees. Percocet, Darvocet and Vicodin upset my stomach, so I've only been on Lodine 2x day for the past two years.  My doctor suggested a trial on Dilaudid - 2mg to 4mg every 4-6 hours until I can have a knee replacement.  2mg did not make me pain-free, but definitely was an improvement.  However, 4mg allowed me to walk without pain for the first time in months. It makes me sleepy, but aside from that there have been no unpleasant side effects.  Dilaudid is a wonder drug for anyone who experiences chronic pain."


"I was on the depo shot for 6 months so 2 injections and my experience was over all good it was very effective in preventing pregnancy i had unprotected sex and did not get pregnant. However while on the depo shot over 6 months i gained 45 pounds! I went from being 120lbs to 165lbs from october to april it was crazy it worked very very well and was extremely easy to get and the injection mildly hurt but the weight gain is the reason i stopped getting it."


"Made my acne 10 times worse !!!! But I've only been on it for 2 weeks and 2days. I saw that other people's acne got better within 3-4 months so I'll be patient. I take my pill at 10:15 every night. No nausea or throwing up. I think to Better to take your pill at night because I usually get sick from simply taking vitamins in the morning. No bleeding or spotting. No cramps. Slightly cranky but nothing my bf can't handle. Lol. & my breast haven't gotten larger but I have noticed the feel more heavy or full. No breast tenderness though."


"I have been very happy on this birth control pill for about three years. I am only switching because I want fewer periods. Before I took this birth control my periods were horrible. I had every symptom in the book. This birth control did cause slight weight gain, however I also went on it when I turned 18...so it could have been metabolism slow down as well. My breasts also grew, no complaints here about that though. I don't get cramps, moodiness, headaches, nausea, or severe stomach upsets with this birth control. Also my period is like clockwork every month....until recently when I endured a lot of stress. I do still get slight stomach upset and bloating along with slight fatigue. All in all it is an amazing birth control!"


"I switched to this due to nausea from ibuprofen, used it for back, head, neck, and tooth aches, for me it has been the best thing I ever took, much better than the ibuprofen, worked as well as narcotic pain killers without all the drowsiness, so I could take anytime and still live a normal life!"


"As a sleep aid it is good, HOWEVER the abnormal and lucid dreams have caused some days to be clouded due to the "feel" from the nights before. I have also experienced crazy "sleep talking" to the point where my boyfriend can actually have full on conversations with me while I'm sleeping and dreaming. Weight gain has been substantial due to what I call a ravenous hunger."


"When cruising only need one pastille a day. Best sea sick pill I've ever had, would recommend have been cruising for approximately 10years but have only been using Travel-Eze for about 5 years when a Boots customer said that it was the best one she had used for her daughter who is now never ill while traveling on any form of transport. Took her advice. "


"took meloxicam 15mg  took 2 hours before I started to have pain relief and lasted

18 hours.   Good!!"


"It was crazy how much Zoloft really helped me with anxiety & depression. I did stop taking it though because I began to realize after being on it for about 6 months that I felt like I didn't have feelings anymore about anything. That scared me, so I quit taking it. Now that I've been off of Zoloft for a month and a half, I'm really struggling with anxiety at work again so I do plan to get back on it."


"My muscle spasms in my spine were caused by injury.  They have gotten worse with age.  BUT, I had Doctors who listened.  I cannot take "pain" pills or even NSAIDS.  And because of the injury to my head, aspirin in large doses.  Valium was prescribed by three Neurologists-but in low doses.  The reviews I have read that are negative to Valium have the patients taking doses WAAAY to high.  They are creating zombies.  I take 6 Mg. a DAY--and it works and I have live with this spine pain--on a cane--for many years.  They cannot "cure" it, but Valium has made it possible for me to stay out of a wheelchair.   The Doctors who overprescribe are CREATING a problem for the patient.  It is a very effective medication, cheap and very mild side effects."


"Avoid. I feel like I am on speed. In fact, I told this to my husband the night before, when I couldn't sleep. 9am, & I am on currently on night 3 of sleeplessness, as I only now thought to look up side effects. I am livid. Who on Earth would want to be unable to sleep when sick?!? I'm mad my husband didn't buy the medicine I requested! He actually told the pharmacist my symptoms, and this is what was recommended. It hasn't done ANYTHING except kept me awake for 3 days. I've been congested with terrible sinus headaches. This medication hasn't touched it... As a result, I still have this sinus congestion with terrible pressure headaches, only now I also feel extremely anxious, ALERT, and my eyeballs feel as though they're going to shrivel up."


"I've now had Paragard for about 9 1/2 months and I love it! Insertion was a bit painful, and I have had a child, however it's quick and brief so it's something worth overlooking. I cramped for about 3-4 days after insertion, but nothing that was debilitating. Fast forward 9 1/2 months and the ONLY pitfall has been the monthly cramping during ovulation and the day before my period begins. I never had cramps before Paragard, but I still think the product is worth it. Also, my periods definitely extended from 5 days to 7-8 days and were MUCH heavier, to the point where I've bled through my jeans after changing a tampon just an hour beforehand. With that said though, the last 2 months my periods have been lighter and not so crazy."


"20mg Citalipram was prescribed by my doctor for depression.  A few things, one of them maybe odd, that I've noticed over the past two years of being on it.

I felt queasy and had slight nausea the first couple of weeks but then that settled down to a nice sheen of calm over me or something. Very nice.  But I began having difficulty getting an erection or ejaculating strongly. I figured a permanent side effect.  The thing is that around 6 months later, I started having very strong erections and deep orgasms.  Much stronger than I've historically had.  When my doctor eventually decreased my dose to 15mg and now 10mg, orgasms are now much less intense.  It seems my side effects differ from others sexually."


"After my first dose on Sunday, I had a terrible migraine. I decided to take it once a day at night until I get used to it. I took it at night instead of taking it at the beginning of my 12 hour shifts (I'm a nurse). Yesterday was my first day of taking it twice a day as prescribed. I took the second dose at 10 PM. I woke up at 2 AM this morning with extreme dizziness and a profusely bleeding nose. I thought I was dizzy because of my allergy meds and being sleepy and I explained the bloody nose as being related to allergies. I went to work again today after taking my morning dose at 6 AM. At 10 AM I once again had a bleeding nose. I checked my blood pressure, and it was in the 150s when it normal runs less than 100. Will never take again"


"This was a miracle medicine for me. I had extremely high hormone levels during my pregnancy and the vomiting and nausea were unbearable.  I lost 10 lbs in three weeks and could not even walk. My doctor prescribed Diclegis and within an hour or two of taking my first dose I was able to get out of bed. Within a day I was able to eat and function as a mother for my other two children. The only side effect I've had is fatigue.  I absolutely recommend this drug to everyone."


"I took one 30mg pill, for mild depression.  Within four hours I was experiencing serotonin syndrome.  I didn't know what that was, so I thought if I could just wait for the drug to leave my system I would be fine.  Serotonin syndrome can be fatal if left untreated.  My husband and I waited a week, but I could not function on any level and had constant thoughts of suicide.  I ended up almost being committed to a mental hospital.  I was told that the serotonin syndrome would get better in about a week.  It has been 6 months so far and even with anti-anxiety drugs my life is still difficult. Please be very cautious before trying this drug."


"I can't rave enough about this drug!  Sure people say they got nauseated when they started it. Of course there are side effects!  They go away!  I had mild nausea for about a week. After that it was gone!  I started contrave at the end of March 2015 and now as I approach the end of August 2015, I am down 27lbs!  I've gone down 3-4 pants sizes!  I'm sad to say (but also happy) that I haven't even worked out!  I was on Effexor for depression before starting contrave and then stopped it because of the Wellbutrin. I was worried about it, but ends up.. The Wellbutrin is 10xs better!  I'm happier, have more energy, and my over all outlook on life is so much better!  I tell all my friends about it and I think it is worth it to try it!!"


"I was on 30mg of Prevacid morning and night it worked great but insurance wouldn't cover, it would cost $400 month. Stomach Doctor switched me to Nexium 5 days ago, insurance covers it but just hate the side effects. Tongue is numb and throat burns. Went to Walgreens today the Pharmacist said the OTC Prevacid is the same but I would have to take 4 capsules a day. The 42 count box had a $10 off coupon. I bought 4 boxes which equals 1 month the total cost was less than my copay. I can't wait to start taking it tonight and get my mouth/throat back to normal."


"I have had it for 3 years now since December of 2009 it has worked perfect for me .. less periods to none and I do have mood swings. But other than that it has worked awesomely."


"This is my second round with Phentermine. When I took it about 2 years ago, I dropped 17 pounds in 4 weeks; felt super energized and worked out.

About 3 weeks ago, I was tired of being tired again and went back to the doc to get back on phentermine. I have to say, that, while I had struggled with yo-yo dieting and emotional eating, plus being really active versus super lazy for quite a while now.

Long story short, this is week 3, I have lost 10 pounds (5 ft 3, started at 157.8, down to 147.8), am doing nooo emotional eating whatsoever, feel energized, often have to remind myself to eat, eat way healthier again, and have started exercising yesterday again. I just know, I will keep it up this time and get down to 120."


"Yes it works but I wake up with my stomach in PAIN and I feel nauseous! I've only taken this 2 times and each time it has happened."


"My fabulous pain management Dr. Just put me on 30mg twice a day I have been taking this dose for a week now, I'm also taking Norco-10/325 up to eight a day and Soma 350mg. I have been taking these medicines for several years now. I have relief from taking the Norco and Soma but it just didn't seem to last as long, would wake up in the middle of the night hurting real bad, but seems like since the Dr has put me on this MS-Contin 30mg twice daily has really helped with constant relief, God bless my Dr. No side effects so far."


"My Doctor put me on seroquil. I am trying to do the slow withdraw from that horrible drug. I have felt like I was going to throw up for days now. I didn't want a prescription drug because the seroquil puts me in a hazy fog as it is. So I saw my pharmacist I explained what is happening. He recommended Emetrol. I was skeptical and it did feel a little better after each dose that I took. By the 4th dose I was no longer nauseous. It didn't make me feel drugged out it even tastes sweet. (A little too sweet actually) I wish I knew about this whenever my kids were sick. I recommend this to anyone who feels sick to their stomach. I want to say that I tried tums. Pepto, and alka seltzer none if those worked for my nausea."


"Since around age 4 years old I've had a problem with sleeping. After having my kids my sleep what sleep I was getting went away. By time I hit 30 I truly thought I was going to die from exhaustion, then grand babies came my thought than was "ok now what I do", my HCP blew me off. So I returned to my old HCP and with my PTSD and OSTD he put me on traz. And first night on traz 50mg I slept for 12 HOURS OMG it was so amazing only problem I see is its like a alarm clock....I wake up at 4:00am no sweats...no dry mouth...etc. I never knew sleeping felt so good and I'm almost 50 yrs old. All my life fighting the chronic insomnia and now I have something that helps me I just pray my body doesn't reject it"


"I am an older adult in good health.  I originally had dizziness (possibly from a virus or sinus bug)  which caused nausea.  This medication took away both symptoms within 1-2 hours and I was able to carry on with my normal activities."


"My dosage of Levaquin was 750 mg daily initially for 5 days & later extended for another 10 days after an ER visit. I discontinued the drug after 11 days due to: a) a general feeling of malaise after taking the drug  b) I am a runner and I began experiencing tendinosis in the Achilles tendons & then on a routine run, I pulled up lame and could not continue due to severe pain in my left hamstring area - I attribute these injuries strictly to the Levaquin.

I think this drug was effective in handling the infection but its side effects for me as described above are very real.  I will not take this drug or probably any drugs in the fluoroquinolones class again. Anyone who is into exercising should think carefully about using this drug."


"I had Kyleena inserted just over a month ago. The insertion itself was very painful but brief, with a little lightheadedness immediately after. I spent the next two days in bed with awful cramps, but by day three was feeling back to normal.

I've had zero bleeding or spotting since the insertion. I did experience some mild cramping throughout the month but nothing a little Midol didn't fix. I recently had my follow-up visit with my doctor and the IUD is still perfectly in place.

In addition to stress-free birth control, I have noticed my mood and sex drive have improved drastically compared to the pill. So far, I'm loving Kyleena!"


"I am 18 years old got the Mirena about 4 weeks ago. When I first got it inserted it was very painful. After the next two weeks, I received my period at first, it was just spotting. Then my full blown period. On my period I experienced severe pain, heavy bleed and acne. Hopefully the pain goes away after my period ends."


"Great results.
T cells up
Viral load down
Diarrhea is the only real side effect for me, perhaps some depression but I've also been going through a lot."


"It has worked very well for my OCD, I've been taking it for 6 months now and all side effects have gone away. I recommend Luvox for OCD."


"Works wonders. I have my life back. The first two weeks were rough because of nausea and increased anxiety. It kicked in after three weeks or so and now six months later I'm doing great."


"This is the only antibiotic I have ever used in the treatment of a deep sinus infection and bronchitis that was effective.  I have had to use it twice in my life and on both occasions, it slowly pulled me out of a very scary situation.  Unlike other antibiotics, it does not upset my stomach."


"After waking up from a bad dream, my BP read 185/100.  I was nervous the whole day and I remembered that I was prescribed Ativan for this kind of anxiety.  As prescribed (1/2 of .5 mg - as needed), I took the pill and after 15 minutes, my BP started going down - felt relaxed and had a good sleep.  Wonderful!"


"This helps (fleet rectal enema) after 10 to 20 minutes."


"Took this for 4 weeks I'm 46 and regularly Do some form of excersise walking etc had no noticeable side effects and after doing some research combined milking of the Prostate , 1 or two times a day for about 1 week .. five months later and all good .have had no problems since I would recommend this medication"


"Two attempts at treatment for fibromyalgia with Lyrica. Both had similar outcomes, in that the "cure" was worse than the illness. Side effects were overwhelming from the onset: increased fatigue, terrifying anxiety, tremors. In addition, this drug's efficacy was zero. I received no positive effects from Lyrica and discontinued use. Side note: I need to learn about illnesses that affect me and medications that I take or are offered to me. Doctors may mean well, but I need to know how they affect ME, not just what is printed in a package insert. And if a doc is not right for me, it's time to find her replacement."


"When me and my husband have an accident (which was like only 2 times) I took this pill right away and it worked. Well the third time, it didn't work so well. I am now almost 23 weeks pregnant, not planned but more of a surprise. I guess it was meant to be but we wanted to wait at least another year to start our own family."


"VERY irregular periods, I can't remember the last time I was not on it. It has been almost a year. Bad mood swings no sex drive, acne everywhere lots of abnormal discharge headaches lower back pain tired all the time. The arm I got the implant in always hurts whether its cold outside or not. It is always sore, also weight gain, mood swings pretty bad over little things, emotional all the time. I have had nothing but a bad experience. "


"I have been taking this medication for the past year and a half and have found that it didn't help me much with my OCD but i have heard from friends that it has help them with theres"


"I love Differin. My skin is always pretty dry and red though. It has dramatically improved my skin but I still suffer from breakouts and blackheads. Now they are just smaller. Decent product if you have mild to moderate acne."


"Almost no symptoms works great"


"I've been on Zoloft (50mg) for 18 mos and the results are wonderful. (I had a hard time letting kids be kids; everything had to be done my way or I'd lose my temper; and I dreaded going to social events - I'd much rather stay at home by myself with a drink.) Not only is family life better but my outlook at life is better as well.  I no longer fret over the little things.  Heck, sometimes I don't even fret over the large things."


"I developed extreme depression, anxiety, and mood swings, and gained 15lbs. I eventually became suicidal.  I switched to another type of bc and within 2 months my suicidal thoughts were completely gone and within 4 months my depression and anxiety were gone too. My life was the same, but I felt sane and in control of my emotions again. I also was finally able to lose weight. And my previously clear skin, which levora ruined with cystic acne, went back to normal. This is a nasty, horrible pill. It should be taken off the market."


"I am currently taking Venlafaxine 225, Risperidone .50 and Buspirone 7.5 for OCD, Depression, and Social Anxiety Disorder. After experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, my doctor prescribed Modafinil 300. Not only has it CURED any notion of sleepiness during the day, but it has augmented my other medications 2-fold! I don't know what it would or would not do as a monotherepy, but it has helped tremendously and I am now asymptomatic. Additionally, it has increased my cognitive function - directly or indirectly - such that I scored 12 points higher than previous on a standardized IQ test. I am now a member of Mensa. These are anecdotal, subjective observations to be sure, but I am convinced of its efficacy for multiple issues."


"I was diagnosed 23 years ago with thrombocythemia (High Platelet count). The platelet count dropped to within allowable limits after a 3 week regimen. During the 23 years, I was required to repeat the regimen twice more.  Currently, after 23 years, I am again on the same regimen.  I experienced absolutely no side effects, but there are some reported by the company."


"I have had problems sleeping lately. Someone recommend me to use these pill and they actually are really good. I have used them twice in a row and have slept well and even woke up when alarm came on."


"3 days on medicine caused extreme muscle pains, tiredness and weakness. Also facial flushing, tingling, hot and cold flashes, blurred vision, malaise, increased urination, lack of concentration."


"DR Recommended patch over Clonidine tablets I was taking.  Waited the three days for any effect.  During the three days I had to resort to my .1mg tablets to control my blood pressure.  On the eve of the third night, my BP hit 160 meaning the patch was useless and I immediately when back to my regiment of .05mg (half tablet) three times a day.  This keeps my BP between 125-135/75-85.  I have an undiagnosed condition where I have surges to 210/110 and have been higher which can last from an hour or so to several days.  The tablets stabilize my BP.  Periochromocytoma has been ruled out. To add insult to injury these patches are very expensive even with RX plan."


"My acne experience began when I was 13 years old. I had a few breakouts every now and then but it was nothing bad. My mom took me to the dermatologist and I was prescribed epiduo. I have been using it for years now. Honestly, I haven't seen much of a difference but it hasn't done much for me."


"I've been on sprintec a little over a month & so far I really like it. My skin is clear & less oily. I don't have bad cramping like I use too. I had some bloating the first  couple weeks then it went away. This is the only birth control method I've tried & so far so good! I take it every night at 9:30"


"Was sold this at my local GNC store...name on bottle is GABA 750 mg. Clerk recommended (when I mentioned that I have difficulty staying asleep) as a natural supplement to help my brain stay quiet at night. Worked for a couple weeks, then symptoms became worse than ever, so I stopped taking it."


"I received Aubra from planned parenthood and I've finished my first pack and I got my period my normal period would be about 4 or 5 days after taking Aubra I am on my 9th day and I plan on going back to PPH to get switched to something different that will regulate my period back to normal.. This kind of birth control has made me moody not want to have sexual intercourse with my boyfriend and I've broke out already."


"It worked within a few days"


"Wonderful drug.  Kept pain at bay between 1st and 2nd surgeries for broken leg and ankle, compound fracture.  Is also working to mantain quality of life while bones are pinned waiting for 3rd surgery."


"I'm 24, no children, and had the Skyla IUD put in only a few hours ago. I spent a ton of time researching Skyla and IUDs in general before getting mine put in and I've always been nervous about the whole procedure. I almost bailed on the whole thing due to my anxiety! But I'm so, so glad I went through with it because it literally is NOT AS BAD AS YOU THINK! The discomfort only lasted a minute and the cramping and pinching only came when they dilated my cervix (about 30 seconds). I couldn't even feel them put the Skyla in!  Then it was over and I felt woozy but soooo liberated that I was protected for 3 years. I had someone drive me home and I have normal first-day-of-period cramping. Worth it worth it worth it!"


"I was on Cipralex for 15 years and I got fed up with the reduced erections and orgasms. My endocrinologist recommended trying an SNRI (Wellbutrin 300 mg) and it helped a bit with the bad side effects of cipralex but I found that I was sad often and I’d cry easily. I increased the dosage to 450mg and the sadness went away almost instantly. After a few weeks at 450 mg, I started to feel more and more anxious. I had read that the dosage shouldn’t go beyond 450 so I didn’t want to risk an increase so I stopped taking them completely and the anxiety has almost disappeared. (Almost means that its 90% better)
I’ve been off of Wellbutrin for almost a week and I haven’t had any side effects yet."


"I'm 14 years old and I've had acne for like 3 years now and I've been using all types of store drugs like clearasil, proactive+ more, those absolutely did NOT work so don't waste your money, my mom got me a dermatologist and they said to use cetaphil gentle cleanser & cetaphil moisturizer I use that day and night then in the morning I take minocycline I've been doing this all together for 5 days now and it's already starting to clear up its making all the under skin pimples become all heads and it's a great medicine so prefer YOU to use it."


"Destroyed my face in the first month, never had this kind of acne AND dry skin patches in my life, also never been on this kind of BC in my life, I've been off it for almost 2 weeks and still recovering, if that!"


"I had a cold that triggered some bad allergies. Constant sneezing, runny nose, one side of my nose constantly clogged, that awful itchy feeling in my nose that wouldn't go away. After my first dose of Flonase I didn't sneeze even once for the rest of the day! I am so pleased with the results. I'm on day 2 and have not had any noticeable side effects.

In regards to another review that said that the 60 dose doesn't give you the full amount due to the "priming" sprays- in the little booklet that comes it, it says that they account for priming sprays in the dosage. So you aren't wasting any product by properly priming it."


"After 4-5 months on the med, I am having problem of discomfort in one eye.   Feels like foreign body.    Cannot use latanoprost two days straight as left eye feels like I have something in it. I am seeing doctor tomorrow.   Hope he can fix the problem."


"I am not sure what type of condition half of these women’s vaginas are in, but I have never had an issue using Monistat. Of course it burns the first day ( I’ve only burned once and no where near as bad as the women are claiming) you are inserting a plastic object full of a cream substance into an already open skin area of the body that’s infected. Anything that you put up there would burn hell! It does what it is designed to do and if I had to endure moments of being uncomfortable to get rid of the infection, then so be it!"


"Got MoviPrep for my colonoscopy. Followed instructions for first dose and felt it an hour after. I set up my station in the toilet and was on the toilet until 3 hours 40 mins after. I still ran to the bathroom for less frequent intermittent water poop urges. From the first dose, I knew I would get zero sleep that night. I only did half of the second dose because if I took the whole dose I would be crapping my pants in the taxi on my way to appointment.

I started second dose at 1 am and got no sleep until 5:30am since I kept drinking water. That was a mistake because the more I drank the more I pooped out. I was cursing my doctor for giving me Moviprep but I'm glad this is all over."


"I use this to prevent muscle cramps so severe that I have thought I would tear muscles lose.  I take 2 tablets each day along with 3 x 600mg calcium citrate with Vitamin D caplets.  Sometimes I have to take an additional Klor-con 20 if I am passing a lot of urine.  I take Lasix 40 mg a day, I was taking 80 mg and I would get cramps within 6 hours of taking it.  I had been using Quinine previously, but it was taken off the market."


"I am on day 3 of wellbutrin. I have a special 70mg doseage as in Europe not easily available. I did day 1 and day 2 on 35mg. I just slept all the time and thankfully was the weekend so off work. I felt so great though apart from being zombie. Was hungry alot too. Day 3 - I've taken 35mg morning now my second 35mg at evening. Am wondering will the sleepiness go away? I've tried loads of SSRI'S and SRNI's and just sleep all the time on all of them. Very frustrating as I know lots of people who are on anti depressants and they don't have the zombie affect and it really improves the quality of their lives. Am probably going to have to come off anti depressants as no quality of life with the zombie affect. Any advice be appreciated. :("


"I have been on Symbicort inhaler for a couple of years for Asthma which I seem to have picked up since our last move to Vernon BC. and during this time have completely lost my taste  buds. I am a retired professional chef and tasting food is important to me. I can hardly taste any salt seasonings etc . I can not smell things like peppermint, curry paprika etc.  Right now I am just cooking from experience and I do not like it one bit."


"Was taking lisinopril which didn't help my blood pressure... it actually went up a little to 190/84. It gave me shots of chest pain and a pounding heartbeat.  My doctor quickly took me off and put me on Amlodipine, which lowered my blood pressure to 134/74 in 2 weeks, and NO side effects! The pounding in my chest GONE! A true wonder for me!"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"I was tested poz on Oct. 04, 2015. My CD4 was only 124, 12%, and viral load 161,000, I had Shingles in my right ear, technically, I had AIDS. I started Striblid on Oct. 14th. Just after 4 weeks, on Nov. 12th, my CD4 increase to 171, 16%, the most amazing thing is my viral load became undetectable, OMG. This is such an effective medicine. Just 4 weeks I am undetectable. The only side effect I have is nausea but most on the first 2 weeks. Thank Gilead for this medication."


"Definitely not a bad experience with Nexplanon. I just got it removed today after having it for almost 3 years. Removal was easy and quick even though mine was in really deep. I had a period for one month when I first got it inserted and then never again until about my two year mark which was when I decided to switch for an IUD. I didn't get pregnant and never had to worry about taking a pill!"


"I started this pill about a month ago, and three weeks into it I began experiencing some of the worst side effects I've ever had. I had a headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, and extreme anxiety which I have never had before at this excessive level. I called my doctor and then took myself to urgent care, they were talking about diagnosis from complicated migraine up to stroke. I will never take this again, I would definitely look into this pill VERY thoroughly before taking it."


"I had liletta inserted May 2016, I'm 43 years old. Insertion was not too bad, a bit painful when they put the clamps on your uterus to hold it open and I guess my opening is a bit small since I have never given birth naturally (c section) so the doc had to jiggle it to get it in.  Anyway here we are 12 months later and I have bled almost every day since. I've put on 10lb  and I am eating and exercising as I have done for a long period of time. I am reluctant to remove it because the thought of getting it out is not appealing and my insurance didn't cover it so I paid around $900 to get it put in and don't want to waste that money."


"I was diagnosed by a sleep specialist a month ago with narcolepsy. I started with 150mg dose but saw no improvement with wakefulness or ability to sleep, which was my main concern. After discussion I was put onto a 250mg dose which as of yet still hasn't anything. "


"I have been on Apri previously and it was not available for refill at one point so they switched me to Cryselle. I lost all sex drive and was flat line. I am now back on Apri and feel amazing. My mood is better and my sex drive is back... so happy to be back on Apri this has really turned my life back around to where I was before."


"Aczone is amazing!  I am 36 years old and have had adult acne my whole adult life.  As I got older it changed but I had never known a time where I wasn't breaking out somewhere. I've been to dermatologists for years and nothing they gave me ever worked. While my acne was not severe it did make me self conscious.  I went to a new dermatologist a year ago and she prescribed Aczone.  She told me it could take up to 2 months to work but I thought I'd try it. This is seriously the miracle I've been looking for, it started working right away.  I no longer get cystic acne and when I do get a blemish Aczone dramatically cuts down on the heal time, it pretty much makes my acne go away within a couple of days & I haven't had any dryness."


"I am 24 years old and have been on Tysabri for about a year, after Rebif did not work for me. I have zero symptoms while on Tysabri. Infusion is easy and only once a month, and I went LESION FREE while on it! The ONLY reason it's not a 10 is because of the black box label for PML. This was such a stresser for me even though I was JC negative...until now. I am going off of it because I am now positive and will be switching to a new medicine, which I'm still debating on. Overall I say if you're JC negative, it is an amazing medicine."


"Monday night, I started getting body aches and swollen, sore lymph nodes. Woke up at 3:30am with my 2 month old, and couldn't swallow without stabbing pain. By 8:00am Tuesday, I was on my way to the doctor with fever, chills, and the worst sore throat of my life (turns out one tonsil was enormous).  Started the Tamiflu by 3:00pm. So less than 24 hours from the abrupt onset of symptoms. Now we are at the end of Wednesday, and I can't believe how much better I feel! My energy is coming back, body aches are gone, and while my throat is still sore, I'm not crying when I swallow (yeah, it was that bad).  I am impressed. Do take with food though! 2nd pill was on empty stomach and I was throwing up for 15 minutes 2 hours later."


"Been on this for a few weeks now and can't even leave my house I am so anxious. I had anxiety before but never like this, will be stopping these god forsaken drugs today."


"The first 2 months were okay until now... I usually bleed for 5 days an then spot for 2... I have been bleeding for almost 3 weeks now and I am bleeding more than I ever have before... I feel really sick and have been really tired... My anxiety has gotten worse and looking at food makes me want to throw up.... I'm sick of this pill and do not recommend it...!"


"I'm not the biggest fan of Skyla. I screamed during insertion and had to stay in the office 30 minutes afterward for my anxiety levels to calm down. I get cramps a week before my period and during, and I used to only get cramps about once or twice a year. The IUD gets bumped a lot during intercourse and I bleed a small bit afterwards on occasion. Insurance covered the procedure and device which is why I opted to get it. It's like having free birth control for three years and that sounded awesome. I probably wouldn't do it again and I will probably have this removed before 3 years. It's okay, but after a year I'm still getting my periods and I was really hoping they would go away."


"This stuff cures my depression. I take 1 mg a day (I cut a 2 in half). I have been a pill abuser since the 1970s and I am bipolar (I did not want to accept this diagnosis so I got 4 second opinions). I feel NO desire to abuse Suboxone and I take LESS than prescribed. I used to run through 5 Norco scripts with some additional purchases on the side. My father and sister both committed suicide so I have an extensive family history of bipolar disorder.

I have no plans to discontinue this medicine, my doctor agrees. SUBOXONE SAVED MY LIFE! IT IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE but for me, it is worth it."


"Skyla insertion is brutal. I have a pretty good pain tolerance. I have had several plastic surgeries, tattoo removal, broken bones, getting your cervix stretched is worse. I took a Percocet prior to arrival & I was feeling confident that the reviews I read online were an exaggeration. I could take the pain.
 When she put the sound in my uterus to measure the depth I screamed out loud, I was shocked at how badly it hurt. The good thing is it was over in a few seconds. Next is putting the appliance in, I would have jumped off the table if she wouldn't have had such a quick change of hand. I may have screamed again, I do not recall. I could barely drive 10 min home, when I got home I broke out in sweats and was rolling on the floor in pain."


"I've been in this BC since late Aug. I sadly had to have with a medical abortion 4 1/2 months in due to health problems. I started another BC 7 days after my procedure, but I wanted to switch back to my old BC (lo lo) when I finished the 1st pack of the other BC. I've had periods and the only BC related side affect has been tender breasts, which has only started recently. I was nervous I may be pregnant again (I am still recovering from the damage and severe weight loss caused by the pregnancy), but she reassured me it is normal to not have periods. She said during the procedure, they scraped my uterus lining clean, so I started with no lining & the BC didn't have to break anything down. I have been emotional, but I'm happy w/ the progress"


"I got the implant in march '16 so I haven't had it all that long yet. The day I got it I had my period for two weeks straight and was spotting pretty frequently after that. I definitely feel like the implant has changed me. I often feel depressed and am extremely moody and I hasn't effected my libido thankfully. Also I keep having dreams that I'm either pregnant or have a baby which started after I got the implant. I feel so bad for my bf but he knows its the side effects. I finally stopped spotting hopefully, but other than the mood swings I can't really complain. It beats having to take a pill everyday."


"The experience is horrible. My doctor perscribed me a terconazole for my YI but after getting it I read some inconclusive evidence for how safe it is for breastfeeding mom's. So I went to pharmacy and got Monistat 7, which is safe. As soon as I applied it it started itching incredibly bad from inside. It itches and burns, it has been an hour an it still has not subsided. I will not use it again. I have used monistat years ago and I do not remember feeling so bad. Horrible product, do not use it."


"I've been on sronyx for about 3 years, at first my doctor's didn't know what was wrong with me because I grow hair in places I shouldn't. They thought birth control would help with my cycle and to slow down the hair growth but it hasn't. I now have high blood pressure and severe headaches but yet I keep taking this pill in hopes it would help. I haven't had a period in at least 2 years, I used to take a name brand and it did give me regular periods."


"Viibryd worked at first for me, but then I started to see an increase in my mood issues/ depression. While taking Viibryd I feel that it is hard to generate emotion at times, but I also feel easily adgitated, annoyed, and short-tempered frequently. I have also experienced a decrease in my sexual desires and overall energy."


"80mg twice daily

When taken regularly and at the right time of the day/night propranolol is awesome.

Really helps calm heart/nerves/brain activity.

The only drawback is that when you skip a dose (forget or going out) you will have a shit next 24 hours even if you take your next dose as normal."


"I took this for a cough I was having in conjunction with a sore throat. Every time I coughed it just made my throat feel terrible. It did nothing for my cough at all, and it kept me up all night. The medicine and the cough, combined, made me lay awake. The codeine just didn't seem to knock me out. I had better luck with Theraflu Warming."


"I started taking Xyrem about four weeks ago. It is very easy to take and since taking 4.5 g 2x/night, I know pretty accurately when I will wake up (midnight alarm is not needed). I am also taking Adderall 5-10 mg 2-3x/day and I no longer feel tired and am very focused during classes. Since taking Xyrem, even at the highest dose, the only adverse side effect I have had is nausea, if I don't go to sleep within 20 minutes after taking it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."


"Second month on Sprintec; went on birth control pill because I hadn't had my period for almost a year (extreme stress, low BMI/hormone levels). Overall it's been better than expected. I was a bit nauseous the first few days after taking the pill, and initially it killed my appetite. Weeks two and three, I retained water; breasts felt pillowy; appetite went up; felt really tight and uncomfortable. But my period came right on schedule, without any cramps or heavy bleeding. Score!

I've gained a few lbs, but it feels/looks like water weight only. I know this will improve as my body adjusts to the hormones, but right now it's pretty annoying. Otherwise I feel so much more like "myself" than I have in awhile, so I'll take it."


"I couldn't stay asleep, tried Lunesta and Ambien, they had side effects I couldn't tolerate.  Sleep center said I had mild apnea and said their monitors showed me sleeping but I felt like I was awake more than they said I was and was literally exhausted every day, felt like I was on the verge of "losing it," crying a lot.  Was not sad/depressed--was sleep deprived.  Have been taking 2 Silenor a night for 2 years:  sleep like a baby, 8 hours required, wake up rested, functioning beautifully--I have my life back."


"The first time I had taken MoM, it was for a few days constipation, and it worked overnight- I took the 1 tbsp (concentrate version) around 10pm before bed. It made me feel a bit nauseated, but I finally fell asleep and woke up around 8am to have a healthy movement.

The second time I took MoM, it was for pretty bad indigestion and bloating, and I took the same dose as before, thinking I had until morning, at around 10:30pm. I was awoken at about 1am with the feeling like I had to pass gas, and I almost did, but not wanting to trust it, I carried myself to the throne, and I've been sitting here for 30 minutes now, with ALMOST diarrhea. Again, I felt nauseous taking it this time."


"I've been on Contrave for just over one month. No notable side effects, other than I'm now a very cheap date. The biggest thing I think it's done for me is make food less shiny. It's not a goal now, where I would be eating breakfast while planning lunch before. I don't have trouble pushing away food on my plate, or not going back for seconds. I'm offering to split things I want without feeling disappointed or cheated.

Make sure to check out the manufacturers website, they offer free wireless scales and weight loss advice through the Scale Down program. Nice perk while you're on it."


"I have depression and anxiety, lately more depression, from being 40, with kids, uncomfortable marriage.  Lexapro has suppressed things but I had become unemotional. On 50mg for a week now of Zoloft and the difference is incredible! I have reasonable emotions, and more energy to want to do the things I planned on but didn't do before. Sleeping is off and on a problem, has always been, but dreams are waking me up for being so vivid.  Appetite is down, I'm glad. I had been steadily gaining weight because I didn't want to do anything, but now stomach is bad and I'm scared to go anywhere.  Hoping that will go away.  Can't say much about sex, not having any."


"I have herniated discs, 2 knee surgeries, both my ankles have been broken several times. The worst is the arthritis that came with the herniated disks... so Six 10/325 Norco's a day REALLY TRULY work for managing my pain. Also I saw a post earlier about taking a muscle relaxer with it, that helps very well with mobility."


"Have been taking 6 tabs 5/325 a day for three months now for post herpatic neuralgia (post shingles of the right side of my face and my right eye). I can function with this medication, without it the pain leaves me useless."


"I was given a diagnosis of Adult ADD. I decided to try diethylpropion instead of traditional ADD/ADHD medications.  I have been taking diethylpropion for about 6 years without incident.  My weight has remained the same, I have never had an overweight issue.  The only downside is that the medication only lasts about 9 to 10 hrs. Although it's fine, my career requires 12 to 16 hr days, 3 to 4 days a week.  My doctor gives me a hard time about the medication, wants me to take another ADD medicine like Adderall.  Every six months I take a week or two off the medication with little withdrawal, meaning NO to little physical effects, more psychological.  It really works for me. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take other medicines."


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


"I am going off this medicine as I am unable to stay awake on it."


"Helped a lot with my cough, did make me quite drowsy during daytime hours so beware. After taking for several days as prescribed coming off of it has made me quite dizzy and generally not feeling great, might be a part of the controlled element of it. For me, definitely worth the other stuff, really good for calming my cough."


"I was prescribed Lyrica 2p/day for pain, I've autoimmune inflammatory arthritis. I almost immediately noticed a complete change in my mood,  which was anxious,  severly depressed and at times suicidal. In time I figured out it was the Lyrica. Even though I still had pain in problematic joints I felt alive and relaxed and hopeful for the first time in what felt like years! My relationship with my husband and my baby (with whom I have had terrible difficulties bonding/guilt/PND. I've started having fun with her, I have finally somehow managed to stop fretting about what I think went wrong/I could've done better and started to enjoy now. The only problem I have with this, and the reason my Rheumatologist won't give more is WEIGHT GAIN."


"Movantik worked like a charm for me - when used correctly, meaning no sooner than 2 hours after your last meal or 1 hour before your FIRST meal of the day.   I suffer from pain due to nerve damage in lower back (S1 nerve root) after multiple surgeries and take oxy and percocet daily.

When I did not follow that very simple schedule (by accident), ie, took it too close to my last meal, I had horrible bloating, pain, cramping and terrible diarreah.

So I would GUESS that many of the negative reviews on here MAY be b/c of misuse."


"Been on Effexor at 75mg now for 7 weeks still having really bad anxiety. Its only the diazepam that's helping at the moment."


"The first couple days this did nothing for me but by the third day I really noticed less pain and stiffness. However, I had to stop taking it when I started having severe stomach aches, headaches, and blood pressure spiking up within an hour of taking it."


"Taking low dose, 25-50mg at bedtime for about two years. I was tired during the day, so we switched to hydroxyzine for the sleep. Bad idea, as I was very irritable and after about 6 months wound up back in the hospital. Low dose Seroquel has positively changed my life. My psych says low dose has remarkable effect on bipolar patients in his practice."


"I've loved being on the Depo shot. I have had no problems and not had a period since being on it for a year. Its a very easy form of contraception and doesn't cause me any problems. No weight gain or sickness."


"I've been on Roxicodone for about two years now and this is the ONLY short acting medication that has worked.  I have been through all the short acting or break through medicines and Roxicodone is by far the greatest.  I am on high doses due to having gastric bypass and not absorbing as a 'normal' person would.  I need to have my tailbone removed as it's broken and swinging around back there.  Not to mention it's broken at a 90 degree angle or angulated.  INSANE pain. "


"I have had IBS D for 20 years but controlled with immodium and bentyl..Three years ago it was uncontrollable.Could not leave the house Stool cultures ,colonoscopy , blood work ,xrays and scans due to pain all negative. Immodium didnt work.Doctor termed as unspecified colitis and IBS D. Now taking lomotil, hyoscyamine, donnatol, and cholestyramine.This makes life bearable.Tried xifaxin and did nothing.Now got the 100 mg viberzi 2x daily. Took one pill with food yesterday morning. Within 15 minutes my legs turned to rubber, heart was racing, cold sweat, and difficulty breathing. The heart racing and breathing went away within half hour but the rubber legs lasted about five hrs.Severe abdominal pain, gas,metal taste til last nite. No more."


"Just took it for the first time today , use to use Maxalt. This drug completely knocked me out - so sleepy and tired not to mention feeling very weird. It's been 7 hours and I feel not great . Headache gone but left with fatigue and dizziness. Back to maxalt ."


"Diagnosed at age 40 (in 2012) with Stage IIa Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  E/P+ HER2 -"


"Fifty-nine year old. Have taken Rapaflo for several years. Diagnosed with BPH. I was warned about the lack of ejaculate. I was still able to orgasm. Then I developed problems with orgasm.  My urologist said it was either low testosterone levels or psychlogical issues.  He said the Rapaflo was not causing the problem. My prescription plan sent out a letter stating that the cost of Rapaflo would increase dramatically. I talked to my urologist and he prescribed the generic Tamsulosin( brand namd Flomax). I get three months supply at a time. I finished out my Rapaflo. Then I started taking the Tamsulosin. The return to orgasm and ejaculation was not immediate, but I and the woman in my life are very estatic with our sex life now."


"I love this medication.  It works fast and more efficiently than the pill form. After pituitary surgery I struggled for 8 months trying to get my bladder activity under control. I could not control my urine flow with the pills and if I was standing in line at the grocery store there was nothing I could do but face the embarrassment of having urine stream down my legs.  With the nose spray I can dose right there when the urge hits and it sustains me for a few minutes until my situation is more condusive to taking care of things. The nose spray is way more predictable then the pill. Thank God I have it no matter what it costs."