"I'm on lexapro 3 weeks now. I use to wake up every morning angry, argue with everyone, not talk to anyneo and generally be an introvert.The waking up angry has stopped, I crave being around people now.  I started these for 2 weeks before, came off then then went back on them due to stress and arguing with my boyfriend. I'm interested in applying for jobs and getting my drive back so I'll see after 2 months.N o weight gain and all my negative thinking is gone"


"I had an infection that caused irritation to my trigeminal nerve in my face.  I had intense and constant pain on the right side of my face, from my lower eyelid to my bottom jaw, which lasted about 2 weeks.  It was worse than child birth, which I had done without pain relief!  At least labour pains end eventually.  I was given Tylenol #3s at first, which maybe lowered the pain from a 9/10 to an 8.5, and made me nauseated on top of everything else.  Eventually I cracked, I hadn't slept in days, and I went back to the doctor in tears.  I was then prescribed Toradol, and within an hour, my pain was at a 2/10! That was the first night I actually slept in two weeks. It was a life saver, I could not believe the difference it made for me."


"I have had minimum side effects."


"I have just started taking Zoloft for my severe anxiety disorder. For the last almost year now I have been dealing with this debilitating disorder and I finally had enough went to the doctors and now I'm on 25mg to start. I feel horrible (Nauseated, dizzy, feeling of pressure in my head, slight numbness in lip and jaw and itchy dry feeling in the back of my mouth) but I'm praying with all these positive responses about the medicine it will help me. I'm at the end of my ropes I have two small children. I'm trying to go to school and my anxiety is keeping me from being able to sit in class or go into the grocery store for longer than 2 mins! It has been horrible and came on for no apparent reason. I wish you all the best!"


"Amazing medication for smoking cessation. Always take with food to avoid the nausea. May need to take  earlier in the evening to avoid the crazy dreams that effect your deep sleep. Other than that.....easiest way to quit smoking in the world!!!!! It's a miracle drug and I'm super sensitive to meds. No troubles with Chantix if you know your body and make adjustments for it. I'm also a nurse but not the meds for everyone!!!! Kind. Just have to look at risk/ benefit and decide for yourself if you it's for you. Everyone reacts different  to medications. I personally  can't take most of them, the side effects are so bad but I don't blame the drug. I'm just not passive about MY health care and my body. Speak up. Take responsibility for your self."


"Am taking maximum dosage and does not work for me. Never got headaches or stomach upset, but always took it with food and I do drink lots of water. What made me stop is the fatigue. It got to the point that I felt so tired it almost seemed like mild depression. Also my sleep is lighter that coupled with the fact I still seldom have real bowel movements has motivated me to go back to my fiber, water, flax oil regimen."


"I've had paraguard since 2012 and I've not had any pregnancy mishaps. I check my string regularly and my cycles are normal. When I first had it put in my periods were very heavy with more cramping. Sometimes it would be lighter and at other times it would be so heavy I'd change a super tampon every hour and still bleed through! This has improved greatly with time. The only side effects that I have had is I have cyst to rupture maybe 2x year and I gained weight right before getting this put in and I've still not been able to lose the weight. I will get this taken out in the next year d/t starting a family but I will get another one once we are done growing our family. I enjoy this product and it's easy to maintain; no hormones, no forgetting"


"I have been taking Xenical (orlistat) for 1 month now and I have got to say it's the best thing I have done. Weighing 92kg at 5'4'' wasn't good and in the first month with regular walking I've lost 6kg. I'm really pleased just another 23kg to go."


"I am also usually very much against taking medications especially ones that can alter your behavior but I have to say that this was a godsend.  I never once considered taking a daily medication before and was very skeptical.  The only reason I rated this product a 9 instead of 10 is because I experienced side effects during my first week of taking it that I was not expecting.  I read that these side effects are pretty rare but they did include symptoms that were similar to flu.  Before I started taking Zoloft, I was extremely anxious, shaky, nervous, and I would get into random fits and be consistently depressed.  Since being on it I have felt much more calm and I feel like I have a better quality of life."


"I have been on Belviq for 2 weeks now. I do have a some sleeping problems but it is getting better. I was 246 lbs and at my 2 week weigh in I was 233 lbs. I have changed the way that I eat and have had no time for exercise. I love this pill."


"should come in a stronger dosage"


"Phentermine gave me ulcerative colitis. Started taking them at the age of 32. A diet doctor gave them to me. Within a few months my life had changed. Always had to go to the bathroom. Ruined my life. Now I am taking pills. Have to see my Gastroenterologist
doctor every few months. Also have to have a colonoscopy every three years to make sure the pills are working."


"Amazing. Had mild acne from 19 onwards. Tried everything you can buy over the counter, and tetracycline tablets and Zineryt lotion from my GP. Nothing seemed to cure or get rid of the problem. In desperation asked my GP if she had anything left in the armoury apart from Roaccutane, after a really bad break-out. She said try Epiduo. Absolutely amazing- maybe one spot a month now, for the last 9 months. Never seems to irritate my skin. Please, do try it. All the other positive reviews are so right. It is great stuff. I live in the UK, so "


"I have been taking this for 10 years (started at 18 mg, went up to 36 mg). Recently (several months ago), I developed several horrible side-effects. For example: it made me feel nervous. I could not keep still. It also made me extra irritable (to the point I was yelling at my friends for the littlest things). I also felt depressed (to the point I did not want to get out of bed at all) and could not sleep. The doctor brought me down to 18 mg, symptoms did not improve. I immediately stopped taking this and felt 100% better the next day. The doctor put me on Adderall XR which works a lot better with very little side-effects. Please avoid Concerta if possible."


"I have been POZ for 6 years.  In the beginning nothing seemed to work and all the side effects destroyed my quality of life.  Three years ago I argued with my doctor and told him I was tired of conventional therapy that only made me sick and allowed my viral load to slowly get worse.  I had to somewhat stubbornly tell him I wanted Insentress along with Intelence and as a concession to him agreed to add Kaletra. My Viral load went undetectable  in 90 days and has remained there all with zero sides."


"I don't know if it helped my condition, but it gave me a mild headache 24/7. That was not an acceptable side effect for me."


"This medicine was actually doing some good. My doctor started me off at 10mg since I don't respond well to antidepressants (such as Paxil, Effexor). At first I started actually having the suicidal thoughts they warned me about for the first week. Eventually after 3 weeks I started to notice a difference in my panic attacks. They were weaker but still bothersome. My depression was also getting better but around 2 months of taking it. I still had the crying spells. I told my doctor and he bumped me up to 20 mg. Slowly I really started to notice a bigger improvement. It's been almost 3 months and my panic attacks are very weak as I am able to control them! My crying spells aren't as bad but I still get them. (Not as often which is great!)"


"After a year on Reclast, my bone scan results are: -3.7 to -2.5 so yay it's working for me!"


"I bled constantly for 7 months had it removed and refitted and have continued too bleed and I constantly feel fatigued. My memory is terrible and I'm just not well at all. Also I'm from the UK"


"I have been on Pentasa, prednisone and Prilosec. Was put in the hospital yesterday for a bad flare up now the doctor is going to start Remicade. I have only been sick since July but not getting any better. "


"I've been on this pill for about 4 years and haven't had any problems. Periods are so light and last about 3 days as long as you take the pills when you're suppose to. I haven't had any side effects that I have noticed. This pill is perfect"


"For all of those who are hesitant to start... don't be. After only one day on Pristiq I became aware of how imbalanced my brain was and how totally irrational my thoughts were. I know it's hard to admit that you need it, but there is no need to suffer so much. I had almost no side effects (it is day 4 now) and I feel much more confident and calm, no more compulsive crying and victimization. They say it gets better after 3 weeks, if that's the case and I already feel great, I can't wait!"


"I have been on Oxycontin for over a year now and it has helped me tremendously although I only take 30mg XR 3 times a day and IR for break through pain 3 times a day.  I am not in pain most of the day.  I awake in the morning feeling crappy but take an IR and within 1/2 hour I am fine.  I do not feel "high", I can function normally and even care for 3 grandchildren I am now raising.  So, without this medication, I'd be on short term pain medicines that do nothing but make you sleep.  I was on Roxicodone for a year as well and they took me off at my request and because I needed pain medicines for the long term I thank whoever is responsible for finding this medication for us, who depend on it, to let us lead normal (best of our ability) lives."


"I  had chronic severe migraines almost daily for 25 years.  Some things have sort of worked; most not.  Botox  made an enormous difference in my headaches.  I have been using Migranal for breakthrough headaches and life is very much better. This year, Migranal, nor its generic (which are made by the same company??), are covered under my insurance.  I have Medicare, and I receive Social Security Disability.  The generic cost is more than my whole SSD check.  MY neurologist and pharmacists are out of suggestions.  They say maybe I can ask for Patient Assistance Coverage, which almost always is only given to people who already have some kind of drug coverage. Or maybe the doctor can give me samples.  I am horrified."


"I started Junel Fe in the summer of 2011 after being on Tri Lo Sprintec in 2010 and breaking out in severe hives the size of my fist. My doctor wanted to give me something that was low in estrogen. I was on Junel from august of 2011 until April of 2013.  During this time my periods were regular down to the day of the week that I got them. However, my mood swings were TERRIBLE in the beginning. I mean bipolar jubilant to depressed in minutes. But that ended and it was perfect. I still had PMS and mild cramps but nothing insane like the beginning. The reason I changed was because they said Junel was not being made any more and my pharmacy gave me Gildess instead. All in all, regular periods and no pregnancy gets an A."


"I am living a productive symptom free life because of Invega shot 4 yrs, 6mg pill for 1. Now college grad, off disability, full time job (40 k) at investment bank all possible by Invega. I was severely sick and now I haven't been for 5 years. It took a couple of hospitalizations, several lost jobs, and even jail ( which was turning point) to find Invega. I did 3 full time  yrs in college and got 3.9 in finance.
Only sides effects I've had are slightly high cholesterol and weight gain which for me is somewhat manageable with diet although for what I eat I'd be 20 pds less.
I am now crystal clear and have zero symptoms. Life changer."


"I also take it for my back pain/sciatica.  Since an increase to 90mg a day my depression is better and I think my pain has gotten better as well!"


"I took this medication last month and the first 7 days were so bad I stopped.  The normal side effects of nausea, diarrhea and migraines.  My doctor convinced me to give  it another go.  I must say it is not as bad the second time. I have been back on it for 3 days and as long as I stay hydrated and take tylenol as soon as I feel the headache come on it hasn't been as bad and I can mange the diarrhea. I wish I would have stuck through because I would be 2 months into treatment. Better late than ever.  don't give up"


"My doctor switched me from YAZ to Alesse to help with the weight gain that YAZ gave me (20 pounds in 1 year) and I hate this birth control.

From the first month of using it I was an angry beast, it was way to much. Second month I noticed that I lost a little bit of the weight but I noticed I would start crying for no reason often and become depressed. My doctor told me to stick it out for 3 months. Third month I am still an angry beast as well as extremely irritable for extended period's of time.

Mind you that YAZ also caused some of these symptoms as well but on Alesse it was tripled."


"I've been on Topamax (250 mg/day) for 8 years now. Up until last week, I was seizure free for 7 years. Everything I tried prior to Topamax resulted in breakthrough seizures every couple of weeks. Topamax enabled me to get my license, a full time job, move out of my parent's house, and eventually get my Bachelor's degree (next year!). Put simply, Topamax gave me a life!"


"I've been on the patch one month, a complete cycle. I started after my first ever miscarriage, so I was a little weary and nervous of how my periods were going to be since I have been bleeding off and on the past 2-3 months! Xulane works amazing for me!! My period is shorter and lighter but I still spot a few times which was expected. But I have literally had no other side effects! I forget it is there! I alternate putting it on each side of my back, above my pants line but below my bra line so no irritation. It has never fallen off, even with bathtubs I had no issues. I have seen a lot of negative comments but I truly think it is just how your body will handle it. The patch is amazing for me, but the pill makes me so sick. I recommend!!"


"I have had the Mirena since March of 2008 the first year it was great, insertion was not painful and my period stopped 2 months later. This second year I have been miserable though. My hips hurt, migraines and nausea everyday, and abdominal pains that just never go away. I want to take it out, but I have Factor 5 and unable to take other birth control. The side effects do not sound so severe but they are quite difficult to deal with."


"Been on 3 different types of birth control this past year, giving each one 3 months to adjust to my body.  This one has been the worst yet... instead of my periods getting lighter, they now last 7  days with severe cramps for the first couple of days.  The third month, my breasts inflated and were so painful.  I literally couldn't wear a bra with an underwire.  This past month, I also began feeling nauseous, faint, constipated, exhausted-yet can't sleep, and just started experiencing some blood in my discharge.  I still have 1 more week of the pill before the inactive pills. "


"This drug works well while you take it but if you are looking for lasting results in weight loss this is not the fix. There are side effects such as feeling uneasy or hyper and inability to sleep. Also the longer you take this medication the less it works. This may be a good way to start your weight loss but you must be prepared to make lasting changes for the results lasting."


"This changed my life for the better! I am 35 and just got diagnosed with ADD/ADHD five days ago. I can focus and I don't feel like my brain is going 2,000 miles an hour. I remember things and can finish things I start in order. It's amazing!"


"I have been on Tenuate 75 mgs.  for 1 week and I have lost 11 lbs.  I have increase energy, it curbs my appetite, and little to no side effects.  I am hoping with the medication and learning a new life style change of eating that I can finally get to the point where I am not obese."


"Yup, this is it! First week taking it & already clearing my face. No new acne and it feel's awesome that I no longer have to worry about picking on my face. I strongly recommend people to try & also buy retalift cream for caring of the skin. I take plenty of veggies throughout the day so that helps. But this antibiotic is worth taking. It's normal to feel a bit dizzy at first but it's all in your head. I heard anxiety? Well, I control my anxiety with positive thought's & exercises. I highly recommended this for people who are prone to greasy face. The pore's are clogged & because cystic acne is not a normal pimple it's crazy to even imagine all the inflammation & pain it can cause!"


"I had stomach cramps in the morning. I was in so much pain it was ridiculous and then ended up with diarrhea which was not what i was expecting. If u want something to completely flush out your system then great. But I personally wouldn't go through the pain again as it made me ill."


"My gyno initially wrote a prescription refill for Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which I had been taking for years), but when I went to have the prescription refilled, the pharmacy did not have Ortho in stock. Therefore, they suggested the TriSprintec. Just days after starting the pack I experienced the WORST breakouts I have had as an adult, along with nausea, heart palpitations, and migraines. This is simply my experience with this pill - I know every female's body is different. "


"These reviews had me worried about the pain but to be honest the insertion wasn't bad at all. Yes it was uncomfortable, but it was completely manageable. I'm 25 and have never had children. After insertion there was slight bleeding throughout the day but nothing major, just spotting. I would definitely recommend skyla."


"I have been on EVERY antidepressant over 20 years. I was prescribed Tramadol for a toothache. Not much help on the pain, but within a hour, I felt hope, energy, and have been on the same 200mg for 4 years without any problems!!!"


"I am currently laying in bed with an ice pack on my vagina due to how bad this burns. I really wish I had read the reviews before I used this product. I bought the 3 day one and I will definitely NOT be doing the next two days."


"3 months ago I was on Macrobid for a UTI.  On the 5th day of taking it (last day), I had a hard time breathing during the night and I thought that I was catching a cold or something.  It went away fairly quickly so I didn't associate it with this antibiotic until yesterday.  I have another UTI and was prescribed Macrobid again.  It worked great in taking away my UTI the first time, so I didn't think anything of it.  Took the first dose yesterday morning with food and was fine.  Took the 2nd dose before bed with food and that's when I realized I made a mistake.  I was up ALL night because I was having a HARD time breathing.  I felt like I couldn't catch my breath.  When I got up this morning and saw the side effects.  How scary!"


"I was originally prescribed Seroquel to help me sleep after a traumatic experience and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  I took half a 25mg pill.  I have also had chronic insomnia for over 15 years which I manage with Xanax, however when I experience an increase in stress and anxiety to which I cannot manage with exercise and diet, I will add half a dose of Seroquel at night to help me sleep more soundly.
I find that I need to take it early in the evening so that I wake up refreshed. It does leave me with a slight grogginess, whereas Xanax alone does not however Xanax has a shorter half life and there are times when I wake up in the middle of the night.
Very happy overall with Seroquel for treating insomnia and glad my Dr. had the wisdom to know how to help me."


"Savella was awesome for my chronic back pain.  Unfortunately the side effects were too serious.  My blood pressure sky rocketed to 160/110, my resting heart rate sky rocketed to 136, and my estradiol levels plummeted to that of a postmenopausal woman (I'm only 37 with no history of early menopause).  I experienced hot flashes that would have me dripping in sweat with absolutely no physical exertion whatsoever.  If it weren't for side effects I'd love to take it. I sincerely hope there are people out there who can take this and not experience the side effects, because it was like a miracle for the pain."


"This is my second week on it and I feel great. My doctor put me on this because I had 5 periods in two months and heavy, heavy periods. I'm hoping this won't be the case any longer. We'll wait and see. Wish me luck."


"I like Celexa so much better than Zoloft. With Zoloft I had trouble sleeping, nausea and it did not help my anxiety and depression symptoms. I have had a great experience with Celexa. So much so that I am uncertain if I would ever want to be taken off of it."


"Discovered lisinopril was the cause of terrible headaches for 3 years on them. By accident quit taking them because blood pressure fell so low and no more headaches."


"I have tried almost all antidepressives drugs available in the last 20 years.
Fluoxine, sertraline, paroxetina, citalopram and escitalopram did not work and destroyed my sex life.
Bupropion increased my anxiety a lot.
Mirtazapina caused me hallucinations and insomnia.
Venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine worked a for some time, but affected my libido and erection.
Niacina (off label) did not work for me.
The only one that worked and is still working is Tramadol (off label).
It starts to work about 1,5 to 2 hours after I take it, and lasts for 8 to 10 hours.
I take 1 50mg capsule first in the morning and another 1 at around 4pm, with empty stomach.
The ONLY drug that works for my depression and anxiety."


"I've been taking this birth control for over a year and its probably the best one so far. Its cleared my skin so much, I haven't gained any weight at all, and most importantly the periods are shorter. The bloating is horrible, the cramps don't usually last for more than 1 day. Like every other birth control it has cons, the mood swings and the bloating are pretty much the only ones I've experienced.

I would recommend this to a friend."


"Caused excessive weight gain (60+lbs) very quickly (despite me eating LESS), caused a weird decrease in cognitive ability, higher blood pressure (I already have hypertension, thanks), elevated blood sugar levels and probably other things I'm forgetting... I've been put on this against my will repeatedly because it's a Medicaid favored drug in my state, but it DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. I still have Medicaid but go to a private pay shrink because he listens."


"I've been on Vyvanse for about 2 months now and I've seen a huge improvement in my motivation to do thinks and want to do school work. My grades were really bad before I took Vyvanse but now they are excellent. The only downfall to this is I have lost about 20 pounds and it seems like I'm always nervous so I guess I'm going to stop this medicine so I can gain the weight back on."


"Had 3 implanon implants and currently have nexplanon in, I loved the implanon, no real side effects, regular periods and I managed to lose 4 st whilst on them, but the nexplanon is another matter, brain fog, hair thinning, anxiety, depression, non existent sex drive, I can't even bear for my husband to touch me, sore boobs to the point that it makes me cry, now weight gain, since I had it put in in May 16 I have gained 2.5 stone, I have an active job and eat healthily, no matter what I do my weight keeps jumping up at 7lb at a time and I cannot shift it, I cannot wait to get it out, please ladies do not have this implant!!!"


"I took Jalyn for ten months; it worked well the first six months, then I increased trips to bathroom at night during the last four months.  I had to quit because of increased risk of cancer; that is, my PSA increased passed 4.00."


"Have tried this on and off, find it's best to alternate with other sleep agents, to avoid tolerance.  This is my favorite sleeper, biggest complaint is nausea with large doses."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"I just finished 10 day. It was really hard. Tested positive for h.pylori after endoscopy, as well as, gastritis. No ulcers. Pylera really wrecked my stomach. Side effects for me: Metallic taste, nausea, dizziness, acid reflux, lack of appetite, excessive burping, sour stomach, gnawing gut, dark green stools. Recommend asking doctor for anti-nausea meds which helped a bit. Did not eat dairy, took probiotics everyday. Force feed yourself plain meals to help with meds. Also took omeprazole twice a day. Hope it gets better - so far I feel awful!"


"Celexa worked great to curb my anxiety. No longer use Xanax at all. However, side effects are getting to me and I am thinking of switching. I am experiencing: extreme fatigue and yawning, weight gain, blurred vision. Doctor is talking about switching me to Effexor. I recommend Celexa highly to anyone."


"Of all the migraine medicines I have taken, Relpax has worked the best for me.  The side effects are less for me than Imitrex was. Maxalt made me sleepy and didn't always work.  Imitrex didn't always work either.  The only reason Relpax gets a 9 instead of 10 is because it is so expensive."


"I had a total hysterectomy and experienced terrible hot flashes. I began with a dosage of .05 but the hot flashes continued, although less severe. My doctor changed the dosage to .1 and the hot flashes are a thing of the past. I've only been on this medication for 3 months but haven't experienced any side effects so far."


"Without being ashamed of! Right now I'm experiencing All that written i had two pills 5mg at 1:50 am and i woke just right now its 6:10 am to a terrible pain in my stomach it felt like I had a failure in my organs. I can not tell nor explain it to you how much the pains killing me. Right now I'm sitting in the toilet for about 23 minutes, I can not get up - I have nausea and diarrhea ., DON'T TAKE THE PILL under any circumstances"


"I love this! I have dust and pollen allergies and was treated for many allergy related sinus infections. I have horrible post nasal drip, itchy eyes, and stuff nose. Loratadine works for all of this. It didn't kick in until day 4 but after that the results were wonderful. Absolutely no side effects."


"I got the implant in September and the insertion was very uncomfortable, but only for a few mins. I had a little bit of spotting, but I was also on my period. I spotted for maybe a month to two months afterwards but have not had any  periods since. I don't even get the cramps from when I am suppose to start. I would recommend this to any one"


"Picked up Plan B at Planned Parenthood for $35. Took the first pill at noon the day after the "mishap", the second one before bed, a little sooner than the recommended 12 hours had passed. Only side effect was fatigue the next day. Started my period a week early, but I guess that means it worked. Much better than getting pregnant!"


"I have mercury-poisoning induced Bipolar II and took Lamictal. It made me feel great until I ended up in the hospital with erythema multiforme covering my whole body and aseptic meningitis. I was very disappointed because I was starting to feel really good on it. Andy Cutler Protocol has been the best treatment for me thus far, but I really wanted something to eliminate the depressive episodes (my manic ones are mild) while I get all the mercury out."


"I was on Loestrin 24 fe for 3 years with NO PROBLEMS. I loved it. My periods lasted less than 2 days, cleared my skin, and I didn't gain weight. Then I was forced to switch to Minastrin, which is supposedly the same pill, but just chewable. It's been a TERRIBLE experience. I've had a chronic yeast infection straight through the 3 months I've been on it and it won't respond to any prescription medication. I've also had severe cramps during my period and acne. There is no way this medication is the same and I want Loestrin back."


"I have been on bydureon since January 27,2017. I am updating my fellow users. I was 235lbs when I started and with exercise and low carb diet I am happy to say I am now 152lbs now. I have 12lbs left to reach my goal of 140lbs. I encourage anyone taking this for diabetes take advantage and diet and exercise. It really works, you just have to make a little effort along with the meds."


"At the first sign of Gout I pop two Aleve Liquid Gels. Usually is enough to kill it. I'll sometimes chase it with tylenol arthritis if I wake up in the morning with a full blown attack. Good partial fix if you can't get to the doctor for prednisone or any other gout medication."


"I never had a major sweat problem, but when it gets hot outside, I immediately get a moisture under my arms and my bacteria combined with my mild perspiration, makes the most pungent odor.  This product has stopped that from happening.  I couldn't go through another summer of dealing with this. It beats doing Botox injections or surgically having my sweat glands removed.  Easy fix!"


"I have taken trazadone for the last ten years for insomnia and depression associated with a 100% disabled PTSD diagnosis. I have found no reason to change my prescription other than to lower the dosage from 300mg to 150mg which I find adequate, to accomplish its intended use."


"I have had severe psoriasis for 22 years. Last year I developed psoriatic arthritis too. The pain was debilitating and made dealing with my skin even harder. It took doctors 6 mth  to prescribe Stelara but once I got it, I got my life back. I've only had 2 jabs but I feel fantastic and my skin us 100% improved. A wonder drug for me. I pray to God it doesn't fail like Humira and Cosentyx. Good luck to all of you suffering with these horrific disease's"


"It works, I'll say that.  However, I experienced horrible PAIN and discomfort.  Usually I have a high tolerance for pain.  I think a regular fleet enema is more gentle and just as effective."


"Absolutely horrible drug!!! Made me feel really ill and when I started this drug I was 8 stone and 2 months later I’m 6 and a half stone!! Absolutely horrific, had bad dreams, felt aches all over, if you don’t want to lose weight I highly suggest you don’t take this medication!! "


"I was on 20mg for about 9 months for severe panic disorder. I was having 2-3 panic attacks per day. Once I was on the med for two weeks I was so much better. Unfortunately about 9 months in the panic attacks came back worse than before. Only side effects were mild nausea and sore leg muscles during the first few days."


"I've just had the Liletta IUD inserted and one of the first things on my to do list (besides mentally recover from the trauma) was to add my comment to the plethora of literature on the internet. I read so many terrible reviews concerning the Pain, and I honestly thought that the women who posted about that either had a low pain tolerance, or they were just expressing their unhappiness with the other side effects of the IUD. I am here to set you all straight... it's about 3 hours now since the trauma.. and ... it.. was.. the WORST PAIN OF MY LIFE. I don't even know how to describe it. Imagine a period cramp, except instead of being dull and spread across your lower abdomen, it's concentrated to one exact spot. Multiply by 1,000,000."


"I have prolapsed disc at C7 in my neck and inoperable spinal stenosis. The pain is relentless and unbearable. I took various NSAIDS and Co-codamol at maximum dosage.  The pain was still very bad. My doctor prescribed Gabapentin. I started at 300mg, 3 times a day and as this took the edge off the pain, I decided to go straight up to 900mg, 3 times a day. At this level, in conjunction with the other medicines, the pain is now generally distant to tolerable which is fantastic, although the efficacy does tend to wear off a little near the time of the next dosage. Ramping up to a high dosage so quickly definitely made me feel a bit tripy, as well as paranoid, irritable and aggressive but this has, thankfully, subsided over time."


"I have had daily hives from June 2015 until October 2015, Despite prednisone and mega dose of Anti-Histamine, my hives kept coming every single day. I started xolair in October 2015 and took my first 150 ml shot in October 30, 2015, then In November27, 2015 and then in December 23, 2015. Unfortunately after my 3rd shot and on Christmas day, my hives came back with vengeance and I kept having them daily. The in January 13, 2016, I took 2 shots (300 ml) and still nothing. My hives have been getting worse on a daily basis. I am due for 2 shots next week again. I hope it will work out. Did anyone experience that? Xolair works for couple months then stopped working? Do you think it will work again after few more shots?"


"Maxalt works for me. It is the only one I've tried so far that does."


"I've had psoriasis 12 years I am now 25 years old and have been on Humira for a little over 6 months now and love it! mM psoriasis started out on my scalp and only got worse over the years. When I started Humira I was Covered head to toe. I tried creams oils shampoos then on to methotrexate to light treatments which none had the affects of Humira! Anyway I'm now 98% clear with just small spots on my elbows that never went away fully. I am very happy with the results Humira changed my life!"


"There are few drugs these days, developed for something useful and Provigil and Nuvigil are most useful for those of us with shift work disorder."


"I decided on Mirena as my birth control of choice and I thought I'd found my match after some bad side effect with Yaz. I loved having an IUD and for the most part I did not have any side effects... besides the ACNE. Insane breakouts that were debilitating. I thought this was behind me being 23, and as a sales woman it was embarrassing. I'd tried everything under the sun in my teens to no avail. My derm put me on spironolactone Sept 2015 and my skin experienced a miracle. My face is glowing, I still have some breakouts around my period, but besides that I am impressed. I've also lost weight (125lb to 116lb) which is amazing and I can even see hair growth on my thin spots. This drug is a miracle and I will preach it from the rooftops!!!!"


"I hurt my lower back about a month ago and the pain is always there and excruciating. I can't sit or even stand with out twitching from discomfort or even gasping in pain, so I finally went to my PA and she prescribed me 15mg's. I'm only on my second day of it and I don't mind it. I did a lot of research on it after my first dose left me extremely high. Higher than the OxyContin had left me feeling. I was and am still very confused because It states everywhere that this drug will not give you the high. It does wonders on the pain relief but I'm still a little worried because it renders me to lay down and I don't even trust myself to drive. Has this happened to anyone else? I really do like the pill but it leaves me with questions."


"I started taking this for birth control.  I have been on it for 1.5 months, and I have no issues with it now.  The first couple of weeks were rough as far as mood swings/over-emotional responses to things.  I was also slightly nauseous at times for the first week, but nothing unbearable or that would make me stop taking it. I still got a little emotional starting back up, after my placebo week, but not as bad and it went away after a couple of days.  My period was much lighter than usual, which was very nice.  Overall, I haven't had a bad experience and my side effects were what I expected for starting any birth control.  No major issues, I'm pretty happy with it so far."


"It helps me a great deal for my anxiety. I have been taking it for 8 years and it works very well. Also, since I start taking it, my lower back pain got better, but still I have some bouts once in awhile. I will ask my doctor if I can upgrade the dosage to help me when I have those bouts!"


"I have been taking dostinex/cabergoline for 14 years.  The main constant side effect is headaches. It feels like an ice pick is stabbing me in my head for a couple of seconds and then it goes away just as quickly as it  started. It only happens maybe a couple times a month.  I also find I get tired more easily and sometimes need to rest during the day.  in addition, my vision has worsened.  I stopped the medicine for about a year now and I'm getting dizzy quite often lately and my vision is worse.  I fear my tumor has grown and need to see my endocrinologist again.  God bless all"


"I was prescribed this by my doctor to deal with my excessive sweating under armpits. After using it for a couple of times I started experiencing itchy reddish rashes under my arms. The rash didn't stop no matter how much I tried to heal it. I went to see my doctor and she said it was an allergic reaction to the Hypercare and advised me to stop using it. She said I had dermatitis which was the result of using Hypercare and prescribed me a cream to cure the rash."


"I stopped using Estring after the first 3 month ring. I gained 10 lbs during those 3 months.  My hot flashes returned and I still had pain during intercourse. I regret ever trying it. I wish I had my $150.00 back!"


"Terrible insomnia, took the brand name for years and got sleep, on my second month of the  generic and now its not working, At first the generic was working and I was groggier in the morning now a few weeks later I am not getting the knock out effect and waking after less than 5 hours last night I maybe slept 2 hours if at all..."


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"I switched to this birth control and have only been on it a few months. I switched because my last one (Junel Fe) made me spot all the time. This one doesn't and my period is a lot shorter. I have been quite moody but I'm not sure if it is from the pill. I have been stressed because of school (finals & projects) and it's Christmas time and my grandfather is very sick in the hospital. So I have been crying quite frequently but I have always been pretty emotional. I will wait it out longer to see if it is the pill making me emotional but like I said I've only been on it for a few months. Other than that I actually lost a few pounds (about 3), no acne, and my period always comes when it should."


"I have been on this medication for 3months,no side effects I can tell,I had more issues before so I guess there is no difference.It has been great for me,start weight 380;now weigh 255.Try it it may work for like it has for for me."


"I guess most people only review when they have a bad experience. I personally love it. I had the copper IUD which gave me headaches and hurt like heck. Liletta does not give me headaches and I don't feel it at all. No acne - at all. No weight gain. Actually I feel a bit slimmer, but I eat right and work out. Sex drive - increased. The only possible negative may be mood swings, but I've always had an attitude."


"Started Lo Lo Estrin Fe 30 days ago as a method of BC due to a trip I'm taking to visit my boyfriend overseas coming up a month from now. Seeing as condoms irritate my body so much & completely dry me out, a BC pill seemed like a great option until I can come home & get the non-hormonal IUD. The break through bleeding on Lo Lo has legitimately been non-stop since about 3 days into the 1st pack; not the extreme period blood I would normally get, but upon wiping when I pee, the paper is always has some sort of dried blood on it. This continued right up until my placebo pills which I just started taking. Cramps all month, irritable as can be, feel a little bit more bloated than normal, but haven't weighed myself."


"Dealing with Hereditary Angioedema since I've been 12, now 40. This is a God send! Works great for me and my brother, pain and swelling quickly dissipates depending on attack. My sister tried it, but not her favorite due to burning she gets..we haven't experienced anything other that a little redness!  This is one small step in helping us deal with this disease. "


"I've been pretty healthy most of my life, had twins natural, torn acl in knee, then after my twins I had my gall bladder out 21 years ago. I am 47 years old and very active. I tried diets here and there but when I had to get total hysterectomy a couple of years ago I just could not stop the weight coming on me. I was so up set at 200 lbs.  It was the final straw I went to my doctor and she put me on phinermen for 6 months I lost 20 lbs but hit a plateau. So she said I should lost more that that!? Well then she prescribed Belviq and I've been on it 2 weeks. I only took 1 a day to see how it made me feel then now on 2 a day like prescription. I loosing weight again. Not tons but I feel great. I recommend this to anyone who is need to get thin"


"If you are looking to sleep night and day, this is a great sleeping pill, as far as allergies relief none, only very dry mouth and throat. Threw the whole bottle down the toilet"


"Had the three shots of Synvisc and experienced no relief from knee osteoarthritis."


"I suffered from severe driving anxiety. Got to the point that I had to get my wife to do all the highway driving. Symptoms were lightheadedness, imbalanced, heart palpitations. I started Sertraline 4 weeks ago (50Mg). I have noticed a remarkable improvement. Back to doing all the highway driving, passing trucks able to stay in the fast lane with lots of traffic. One side effect however is daily diarrhea. Follow up this week with my doctor."


"I bought it in the local shop in the UK in coffee  called rocket fuel I thought it would just be like normal  coffee but how wrong was I up all night heart racing"


"Doxepin is a godsend for hives.

But I have found several drawbacks for it.
First, drowsiness. You need to take it before you go to bed. Probably even just slightly after dinner. Even then you will find yourself sluggish in the morning.

Second, since it is an anti depressant, I tend to develop an I don't care attitude with it. My personality is to be that way normally and this exacerbates it. It isn't necessarily bad just something to be aware of.

Finally, I find it inhibits weight loss. It doesn't necessarily cause weight gain, but, it causes me to sweat less when exercising. When I get off it I tend to lose weight pretty rapidly.

But all the side effects are worth it to be hive free."


"I have chronic idiopathic urticaria and like a lot of other people on this thread I tried Benadryl,creams, oatmeal baths, changing soaps... didn't help. I tried Allegra for the first time last night and had almost instant relief. I still have some hives but the itching is far less intense and the hive are less red. I am glad I came across some of these reviews!!"


"Nexplanon would be awesome if I didn't have constant spotting. 2 weeks after I had it inserted, I began to bleed. Less than my normal period, but enough to wear a light pad. After that first week I spotted, and have continued to spot for the past TWO months.

The insertion was super easy - the numbing shot is the hardest part, but you just feel a little pinch. I haven't gained any weight, in fact I lost 10 pounds, but I attribute that to a change in my exercise/food intake routine. The best part is I don't have to worry about getting pregnant when I have sex, and that's the main reason I'm sticking with it, despite the inconvenient bleeding. It will be 3 months next week since I had it inserted, so I hope the spotting stops soon :("


"As a medical doctor specializing in pain management I would highly recommend this drug for long time pain patients. But find it isn't as effective when used for the short time treatment for acute pain. It does not produce much of a high associated with other opiates which is why using it for a long period of time is ideal. Acute pain tends to be more severe then chronic pain so a stronger pain killer is usually recommended."


"My son is 7-1/2 and has been taking 20mg of Metadate CD for the past 4 months.  He started a new school this year, private school, and we had high hopes for him to succeed.  But within the first week of school the teacher was already reporting lack of focus and inability to work independently.  So the Doctor recommended a higher dosage.  We had just filled the prescription ($47/month) so I asked if we could simply double the dose instead of a new prescription of 30mg. Doctor was Okay with that so we did it over the weekend.  I saw a major difference at home, he sat in his room and played Lego's for over 3 hours, very focused on it.  But he was so quiet it scared me.  Today will be his first day in the classroom with 40 mg, I hope it works."


"I ended up having a few strokes from this medication. My doctor did not follow instructions in dispensing this medication. I now have permanently damage to the brain and eyes. I have double vision all day long. I am actively seeking disability and have had TO fight for almost five years. This medication destroyed my life and the fact that my doctor did deviate from the standard of  care. Please please make sure you follow all directions and make sure your Dr does too."


"Combined with  prednisone  20mg twice  daily,  and Zyrtec, also  with a  Epsom  salt bath with lye soap,  it really does  work, and  quickly."


"I actually really like this birth control. It's doing a great job at preventing pregnancy with no alternate contraception. My only side effect has been weight gain, which no woman will be happy with..along with moodiness during my period but thats pretty typical."


"I took it for about 3 weeks with no improvement in symptoms whatsoever. Side effects included complete loss of appetite and rapid weight loss, mood swings, intense nausea, insomnia, hallucinations, memory problems and constant confusion. Everyone reacts differently I guess, but this was not the medicine for me."


"Holy smoke ladies! So I am 26 and currently dealing with my first yeast infection.  After trying “natural remedies” for it I decided to bite the bullet and go give Monistat a try. After initially buying the Monistat 1 day and reading those terrible reviews, I decided to give the 7 day a chance instead. Nope. Bad decision. Tonight was the first night that I used the applicator to apply the cream and let me tell ya, these burning/itching reviews are 100% true. I am literally laying in bed shaking from the pain of the burning/itching sensation that is going on inside of my body right now. I’m not even sure what to do about it at this point. I feel like it is bearable, but there is not going to be much sleep tonight. Ladies, be prepared."


"I gave birth to my son at exactly 34 weeks because my water broke at 33 weeks. I had early contractions with him and he spent a while in NICU. I got pregnant with my daughter when my son was just 7 weeks and got the Makena injection from 16 weeks until 33 weeks and ended up having my daughter at 37 weeks. It definitely helps. Technically it doesnt help with preterm water breakage, but it does help with preterm contractions and early labor. The shot doesn't hurt when is injected but hurts for a couple days afterwards sometimes, make sure you tell the nurse or doctor to alternate hips. Good luck ladies"


"Knowing how sick I'll get makes it possible to not drink. But the drowsiness side effect is unpleasant. All in all, if you really want to quit drinking, this may help you. It broke a 30 year habit for me, although I've had to repeat a few times. Quit telling yourself it's about willpower, get some help that WORKS!"


"Using this product is extremely painful! The package insert said to expect mild discomfort. It feels like my vagina and rectum are burning up or being eaten by fire ants. I tried peeing to get the medicine out of me and make the pain go away. I have a high pain tolerance (given birth numerous times without pain meds) and I am telling you, this medicine HURTS. I hate it and hope no one else has to use it."


"I had a very negative experience with this drug.  I had been on Effexor XR for years. My Doctor suggested switching to Pristiq which was supposed to be the replacement for Effexor when the patent ran out. I immediately had horrible migraines, agitation, uncontrollable feelings of anger. I called the doctor's office on the third day and was immediately taken off the drug. They said I was not the first person with those symptoms.  "


"I was taking Yaz for 3 years. My Ob/Gyn took me off and put me on this one. I have been taking it for 2 months and until I came across this site I wondered what was going on with my body! I have gained 15 pound, no periods at all, bigger breasts, very bad headaches, anxiety, leg cramps, insomnia and very moody. I feel like a whole different person and I don't like it. I loved YAZ. I was taking a birth control to help my never ending periods but have decided I don't like what this pill is doing to me and I don't plan on taking it anymore."


"My daughter was forced have a baclofen pump at the age of 2 and 2 months after brain injury before anything else was tried. They set pump at 497mcg sent her home on clonazepam, diazepam, trazdone and nurotin  She is so tight I couldn't get her hands to open without force. I changed doctors as they reduced the meds she loosened up more and more is able to move and use a gait trainer. Introduced botox was introduced first time 7mo ago only gave 1 injection each hamstring and 1 in each abudctor to see how she would respond. I was amazed I can't wait to see next treatment. I totally recommend boxtox"


"helped me quit smooking...severely addicted to the gum...lost sex drive and massive erection problems...since i stopped the nicoret things are getting better !!! Took 110 gums per week for 10 years....big mistake....Hope to get back to normal soon !!!!"


"I was given Cipro  for recurring UTIs over a year. I started losing my ability to walk, I started getting auto immune disease , all of my tendon started to hurt , my muscles became intolerant to working out , A terrible orthopedic went into my need to times and took my meniscus out , it was unnecessary it was all from the Cipro , now I have no life from a 30 year exercise teacher on TV for fitness, to a cripple in a wheelchair and a bed for four years."


"The good: improved the severity of my cramps, lessened the frequency of my periods, didn't get any mood swings or acne side effects, very convenient, don't have to remember to take a pill, didn't hurt putting it in, lasts 3 years

The bad: I have no idea if this is actually an effective birth control because my sex drive has literally been nonexistent for the past 3 years. I am not attracted to anyone, romantically or sexually, and I am actually repulsed by the idea of sex. I am basically asexual. Also, my periods decreased in frequency but they became very unreliable to track and sometimes would last 2 weeks or more"


"I am new to birth control and was worried about taking a hormonal pill because I'd heard that people can have mood swings or feel depression or gain weight... luckily NOTHING like that has happened to me during my first month. If anything, it actually helped me with my mood swings. I haven't gained any weight and I've noticed improvements in my acne, although it's not completely gone yet. I'm hopeful that within the next few months it will clear up further. The only bad thing that did happen to me was that I got EXTREMELY nauseated and sick on the third day of taking the pill. But I powered through and haven't felt any side effects since. I also was spotting for 2.5 weeks, but no pain."


"I got this in August 2016, the only part that hurt was the numbing shot. I got my period when I usually did yet it was SO heavy and SO painful. The blood clots were very large also which was horrible. My first three periods were very heavy to the point where I was debating if I should take it out as well as they were slight prolonged (about a week and a half) Then I skipped my period for two months and now my period is prolonged (It's been almost two weeks). my period was about to end normally, I felt myself get off my period and so I decided to have sex. The day after I start bleeding again and it's just blood clots and brownish red blood? I'm just hoping my body is cleaning out the two month build up. Overall not bad and no side effects"


"After 10 years on Oral medications for Type 2,  I was finally advised to go on injectable Bydureon.  I am adverse to needles and never injected before.  I have been injecting for 3 weeks.  First week, was trial with no issues to report.  Second week,  I had a injection sight reaction- some bruising which faded over a number of days.  Third week,  no issues.  I have not seen most of the negative side effects. No sickness, No Nausea.  I did notice that the medicine makes you feel full, but it did not take away my appetite. I had did have some mild heart burn. Not sure if it is associated. The Pen/Needle is larger and a little more intimidating. I have not seen any significant improvement in my glucose control at this point."


"This medicine has diminished my muscle spasms which resulted post-polio, but has not eliminated them."


"I use this cream when my eczema flairs up its a great help to relieve itching i use it a lot and dont know what id do without it."


"I was diagnosed with Sjogrens and systemic lupus some 5 years ago after 3 years of tests etc. Initially was on 40mg plaquenil and 30 mg predisinole(steroids). After 2 year was weaned of the steroids, I gained so much weight and the moon face was terrible. Have had several flare ups when I take 10-15mg steroids for a couple of days. Plaquenil has helped me a lot, initially I had a job to get out of bed, so tired, every joint and muscle ached and hurt, but this has reduced over time, I still get terrible pains in my joints, suffer severe reaction if i don't use 50  sunscreeen all the time, but my quality of life has increased 65%, I am now on reduced plaquenil of 200mg per day, steroids as and when I get a flare up."


"I am 34 years old and I have had two children previously.  I was so nervous yesterday when I went in to have my Paragard inserted.  I had read so many online reviews and I was terrified.  My doctor mixed up my appointment and my consultation actually became the day of insert.  I was nervous because I was not on my period and I had not taken any medicine for pain.   As my doctor started, I was breathing very heavily to try to relax. Once she started, she asked me was I okay and by the time I knew it, it was over.  I had one cramp and one small pinch and that was it.  It was not that bad for me.  I had immediate bleeding and I am having a little spotting today but nothing I can't handle.  I just got it so I give it a 9."


"I drank Readi-Cat (barium sulfate) for an abdominal CT scan. I gave it a nine only because of the taste. It was thick, and had the consistency of vegetable oil with a citrus flavor. I experienced some very mild heartburn and nausea while drinking it, but that went away very quickly. The following morning, I had one bout of diarrhea, which was listed as a side effect. Other than that, I didn't experience any of the listed possible side effects. Overall a much better experience than I was anticipating!"


"The only reason why I didn't give this birth control the lowest rating possible is because minus the terrible side effects, you won't get pregnant. While on this birth control I had terrible acne all over my back, face and neck. Sometimes I would even get a pimple on my leg or arm. Terrible! On top of the acne I looked really bloated and had gained close to 10 pounds. Removing the implant was the best thing I could have done. I am now currently taking Ocella and have been for the past 3 months. Since I started Ocella my back has cleared up completely along with my face and neck, and I am back to my normal weight. People even have told me I look thinner! The only good thing about the nexplanon is it's effectiveness and its good for 3 yrs."


"I've been on the shot for 7 years, no cycle, no other children and no weight gain. The only side effects that I think I'm having now is low sex drive because I can't get into sex like I used too. I don't like taking pills and forget to with vitamins so I know they wouldn't be a good idea. But I do think being on the shot for so long actually messed with the hormones because my face tends to break out every other week but other than that I love it but its time to get off!"


"Works ok"


"I take this medicine in conjunction with applications of divigel "


"I got injured at work from my upper back part, affortunally it was a mucle spam, the pain make me felt on the floor but after dr. Seen me he prescribed me  hydrocodone/acetaminophen and it really works, the pain was there but not strong like the first day every time I miss a dosis pain came back but it disappear after every dose. They work very good."


"One day after starting the l lysine, I have horribly swollen lymph nodes on my underarms. It's been 3 days and they are still painful and swollen. I did have smoothies each a.m with mango and yogurt which I read are high in lysine as well. I am stopping use due to this reaction."


"I have suffered with severe acne on my face and back for years now. I can't recall when it first became a serious health issue that impeded on my personal, social, and sexual life; but a good guess would be that the severity increased around seventeen years old. I am now twenty-two. My acne is worst on upper back - extremely painful cystic lumps, as well as enormous whiteheads. I can't reach these to treat, and popping leaves unsightly scars; as well as being excruciatingly painful. The acne on my back has caused me many sleepless nights due to pain, swelling, and discomfort. I also have had acne on my face that causes a large amount of pressure, migraines, and whiteheads on my chin. Two weeks on this, and it's clearing up very well! NO s/a"


"My expirence with sprintec has been absolutely amazing. I have been on this pill for about two years now. I have never had a pregnancy scare or gotten pregnant. My doctor recommended this birth control to me and it has reacted with my body perfectly. Every ones body is different to certain birth controls but mine works well with it to this day. If you are looking for a birth control, ask your doctor about sprintec and see what feedback they give you. Overall, my experience with this has been great!"


"I was prescribed the 4x250mg of Azithromycin - Unfortunately I have a severe phobia of vomting (haven't been sick in 16 years) and so I was extremely nervous to take the medicine after reading reviews and such. I decided to go the extra mile to prevent any chance and so didn't eat any food for 3 hours and just drank water before taking and after, I had extreme stomach cramps for about 3 hours...however it was most likely from the lack of food! Once I had eaten I suffered some slight diarrhoea but nothing too bad! This is to help put people's minds at ease that if you follow instructions of a light meal before hand you are likely to be fine!"


"I had this inserted after my fourth child during my six week check up, I had bruising at insertion site, and discomfort throughout the entire time in my left arm. I've normally stayed the same weight throughout my pregnancies and after I usually lost the weight within few months. My periods before implant were always heavy and wk long....after implant they were inconsistent , spotting and then completely disappeared. I have suffered hair loss I, gained 60lbs from this implant !!!60 pounds it's horrible I am so upset I weigh more more than I at my 9month preg weigh in! Tried several diets....had it from Aug 2013-oct2016 horrible horrible if I had connected the dots sooner I would've taken it out earlier.please dont do it.use condoms or abstain"


"It's good for back problems."


"It doesn't seem to work for me I still have urgency problems and my bladder still feels like its not relaxing at all."


"No side effects but did not provide a stiff erection."


"I got switched to this medicine after tapering off Effexor. It was tough at first, but I am now feeling more like myself than I have in years. Thank you cymbalta"


"Lexapro saved my life. I was locked into worry, self-recrimination, and rumination.  I couldn't let go of the past and see myself in a good light.  Within a couple of days the anxiety lifted and I could finally SLEEP! I've been taking it now for 6 weeks.  In that time, I got a volunteer job that I love and I'm so upbeat. I'm grateful for this site because I read others' experiences which led me to ask my psychiatrist for Lexapro.  Thanks to the posts about taking only the brand name Lexapro (my psychiatrist concurs).  It's difficult taking medicines because with emotional/mental problems we feel out of control and taking a medicine that doesn't work makes us feel more out of control. It's worth trying until you find what works.  Don't give up."


"My last seizure was less than a month before starting keppra. I was having very bad seizures on and off for 3 years and the only thing coming up in scans done on my brain was a bit of slowing on the left side. I had tried other anti epileptic medications that weren't working and my neurologist recommended I start using keppra which was newer to the market at the time.  I've been seizure free for over a year and I couldn't be happier. I got my license back a few months ago and have returned to living normally"


"Took the pill within a couple hours of the condom breaking, yet here I am now 6 weeks pregnant. Don't think that just because the chances are so low doesn't mean you won't get pregnant."


"I was previously on Lexapro, but it made me tired and unmotivated.  I switched to Cymbalta one week ago and it's already working!  I'm only on 30 mg but my doc may want me on a higher dose depending on how I feel after a couple weeks."


"I've been taking this drug for one month now. As a pro, I can say that I now notice a change in my appetite. However, I am literally sleepwalking on this medication. I have never been more tired in my life. I am anemic and have a Vitamin D deficiency which translates to being tired anyway. This medicine amplifies those feelings. I literally feel exhausted all day. That side effect alone has me thinking of quitting this medication. Upon my last weigh in I had not lost any weight."


"I have been on Paxil 6 weeks now. I am feeling so much better it is a miracle. In this experience I realized that I had some issues that I needed to face and some grudges that I needed to let go that had built up over the years. I thought that I would never experience another normal day again because my anxiety attacks and depression were so severe I thought my life was over. I tried to avoid taking medicines and fighting my anxiety off myself but anxiety started to take over my life. "


"The insertion didn't hurt much. My doctor was very gentle and explained the entire process as it was happening. I just felt minor pressure and the most pain I felt was towards the end. Every so often I do get a sharp pain but it lasts no more than a minute and it feels like a bad cramp. My period have been getting lighter (I was already irregular to start with but when I did get my period, it would be heavy). My skin has also cleared from acne. I'm barely breaking out, although I broke out a little more when I first got it inserted. Overall I'm glad I got it, that way I don't have to worry about taking a daily pill. However, I've gained 15 lbs!!!!!! I literally gained them within a month."


"My son has ADHD (combined) and ODD. Unfortunately, the medication only help with his hyperactivity not his attention, plus he was still defiant."


"I was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in my left parietal part of my brain in 2015 after I had a stroke at 21. I had it removed in 2016. I was on dilantin and it made me feel horrible. After my surgery in the hospital I had a seizure 3 times and they came in increments of 3. I was then put on Keppra with Dilatin. No good. My moods went crazy. Then they switched me to Lamical with a low dose of dilantin eventually weaning off of the dilantin. I was put on 400 mg of lamictal. Just recently I had a bad seizure and now they increased my does to 600mg. It is working but I feel very disconnected and spacey. Its helping with seizures but not liking the side effects. I am now looking into a device called Responsive neurostimulation (RSN). looking for alternatives but so far lamical works"


"I was on the pill before Nuva Ring and the pill made me moody and cry a lot. I'm definitely not one to be emotional. So I tried Nuva Ring now 8 months later I still love it. I really like that I can put it in and forget it for a month. I can skip periods if I want. Although I've found I can 2 months without a period but then I have to do the period thing so I don't get breakthrough bleeding. I'm also very much in control if I decided one day I didn't want it anymore I'd just take it out. I haven't had any weight gain. When I do get my period it's short and light. The only con I had was I lost sex drive for about 5 months.  It's returned though so I'm happy. Everyone is different but I'd highly suggest giving Nuva Ring a try!"


"I have been taking 50 mg Tramadol for three years twice daily (prescribed) for osteoarthritis it reduces the pain to a tolerable level, it allows me to participate in simple activities again.  It has also been a miracle cure for my pain and the depression I have suffered with my entire life.  As a child a was painfully shy, self conscious and full of self doubt, additionally I was physically abused.  The abuse consisted of being punished by being locked in a dark closet many times, beaten with hangars, beaten with a hairbrush till I bled, slapped aIt resulted in BPerD. I was treated with Buspar Effexor Prozac Zoloft lexapro and Clonipin.  Nothing worked many made me worse yet on tramadol I feel so much better"


"This has been a life saver for me as far as migraines go. At first I had a few of the side effects, brain fog, forgetfulness, but that went away after a month or so. Without this drug, I get at least 2-3 headaches a week ranging from dull to severe. I rarely have a migraine while on it."


"I have autoimmune arthritis, ocular hypertension and seasonal eye allergies, and all cause dry eyes.  I have used every OTC tear drop, gel & ointment, and lid scrubs, and I run a cool mist humidifier while sleeping.  Constant burning and stinging, feeling like my eye lids were stuck to my eyeballs, and cloudy, blurred vision. For years I looked like I had been crying all the time, or drunk!  I started xiidra about 3 weeks ago, and it is helping a lot! Yes it stings for a moment. I have also gotten a slight headache after use, but that is getting better as I get used to the drops. No problems using xiidra with my pressure drops, just wait 10 mins between. So far I am happy. Glad insurance covers it, I have a $50 copay for $600 prescription."


"Had ophorectomy 8 years ago. On second week started to have terrible hot flashes, couldn't sleep any more.  Doctor started me on all you can name before trying Premarin. Since Premarin got my life back. Several times again Doctor tried to decrease the dose and ween it, in order to complete stop. I went into deep depression crying all the time and back to nightmare again. So thanks to Premarin I'm a normal human being again. As a floor nurse on a cardiac floor have talked to several ladies in their seventies that still taking Premarin daily.  My actual dose for years has being 0.65 mg daily."


"I am so glad to see I'm not the only one who had a bad experience with this! I was also switched from neocon, and made to feel crazy when I told the pharmacist this did not feel the same as the neocon. I experienced a lot of nausea, sometimes waking me up in the middle of the night. Headaches, dizziness. Really painful period, weight fluctuation, terrible mood swings. Increased vaginal discharge. Neocon was certainly better. I just switched to aviane, thankfully a new doctors office was able to help me do so. I've been in aviane before and it was worlds better."


"This is my third time on vesicare. After seeing several doctors with symptoms of UTIs and having pathology determine there was no infection I was diagnosed with urethral syndrome. I usually take 5mg per day and the condition clears up within a week and I can stop the medication. No more tenderness, spasms or urgency. Some dry mouth, but that's easily solved."


"I have been taking it for almost a month. The Dr said it might be 2 weeks before i started feeling better but actually I felt better within 3 days. I am taking it for panic attacks and anxiety associated with a traumatic event."


"I've had phenomenal experience with the Estring.  My boyfriend refills the prescription, and he remembers when it is time to change it.   I do worry about the belly fat, I did not know it was related to the Estring. "


"Works great, does last 24hrs at the right dose. Give the medication time if you are switching from another pain medicine to Exalgo, for myself I was on morphine sulfate 90 mg and Oxycontin 40mg. It took almost 2 months to work @100%. I was just about to give the Exalgo up and go back to my morphine and Oxycontin but now I'm glad I waited it was worth the painful wait since I have such great pain relief. I take 48 mg of Exalgo now and 60mg of Oxycontin."


"I was on Depakote for many years and in 2001 I had a case of a high fever which was finally diagnosed as Drug Related Hepatitis after 3+ weeks in the hospital and having almost every test under the sun.  After I was taken off Depakote my fever went down and I lost approximately 15 pounds."


"Used Nexium for over 14 years. You need to stop taking this medication or any acid reducer medication 3 days before use of any antibiotics. IF you do not then you can get a infection that is quit dangerous called Clostridia Difficile or C. Diff which gives you diarrhea and paralyzed colon! The bacteria eats away at the lining of the Large Intestine until you bleed out, have diarrhea, and colon cancer and/or polyps! Use only for 3 days and stay off until you start having symptoms again; then use it again for 3 days, (72 hours) as that is how long your colon needs to regenerate! STOP! Then repeat! If you have trouble sleeping use Benadryl intermittently!"


"This worked quite well for acute severe shoulder rotater cuff pain but took a couple of hours to kick in. The weirdest thing though is I had a side effect where I saw yellow color on white walls. Also had a little trouble focusing eyes and was a little dizzy. Would go away when wore off and then same thing when tried again, so had to stop."


"Losing weight slowly, full head of hair grown back, eyebrows back, sleeping much better, and skin conditions calming down."


"After taking Loryna, I was diagnosed with blood clots on my lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This caused my heart to go into overdrive. I had shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and chest pain. I was in the hospital for 3 days and now on blood thinners for 6 months minimum. I just got home today."


"Had no side effects. "


"I've been on Nuvaring for 6 years. I was on the pill before which didn't work for me. Nuvaring is awesome because I have a period every 9 weeks. Periods are easy. But it worries me being on birth control this long. It also has hurt me being on too especially. Kills my sex drive. I don't know if it has affected my weight or that was just myself. I've been on it so long."


"Worst side effects ever. Took for one week and had such bad gastro effects, deeper depression and anxiety and no sleep, got off it. Am still dealing with gastro side effects three weeks later. Never had this with any other antidepressant."


"I've been taking this birth control for about 6 weeks now. My doctor prescribed this to me because I was having horrible migraines with one I was taking before. I haven't had my period yet, but have been spotting randomly since I started the pills. I used to have regular periods, so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them at all anymore. Not having the intense cramping every month like I used to is nice though. I haven't experienced any weight gain, or hair loss. Side effects that I have noticed are emotional. I have been experiencing severe mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. I know that I'm not pregnant, but this birth control makes me feel as though I am. Not sure if I'll continue taking it, for side effects may not be worth it."


"Exacerbated all negative feelings.  Switched to Effexor worked much better."


"I had Skyla for almost a year, and I got pregnant. And passed the IUD. The strings came out first. This birth control sucks. My periods were heavy, and irregular, even after the 6 month trial time... My daughter is happy and healthy though!"


"I get really bad pains when my period is going to start. My doctor told me to try taking Prilosec for the pain, which I happened to have because of a previous ulcer. I find that Prilosec OTC is the only thing that gives me almost immediate relief. I hope this can help others struggling with this type of pain."


"I've been taking Clearlax a little over a week now. I kept complaining to my wife for years about bowel movement troubles. She told me if I'm having so much trouble to buy some Miralax. I found Clearlax with same ingredients as Miralax. Anyway, my constipation was driving me crazy and painful. I was having trouble with hemorrhoids, stomach cramps, bowel movements and etc., you name it. I no longer use Preparation H, and feel great. "


"Just started last night for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after possible exposure. Very weird dreams, but not unpleasant. If I woke up a few times at night, everything returned to normal, closed my eyes and the weird vivid pictures came back. I was itchy and dizzy this morning, but it wore off quickly and I can't complain otherwise. I notice euphoria and somehow improved focus at work. Strange, but much better than I expected. Not sure if side effects are supposed to get worse, but from what I understand the first day is the worst. I feel fine right now. Lets see how it goes tonight. Best of luck everyone!"


"Day 4, taking 1/2 tablet of the 37.5mg. Decreased appetite, more energy, some dry mouth here and there. I've noticed at some times a decrease in concentration, like a foggy feeling. Nothing too bad, but a little off my baseline. Haven't weighed since day 1. Hoping to lose 15 lbs this month. I like that I don't feel "cracked out" but I am hesitant to up my dosage yet. I'll keep taking the 1/2 tab until I get really used to it. Once I reach my GW I plan to wean myself off in the same way. Will update.

-BusyBE"


"I just used the pre filled applicators of Monistat 3 for the first time and almost immediately everything it touched was burning and itching like crazy. I have never felt this much pain before while using a cream for a yeast infection. Reading everyone else's experience on here confirms for me that there's something seriously wrong with this medication. DO NOT USE!!"


"Hi! I started taking phentermine Tuesday 06/16/15. Weighing in at 204. As of today I am now 198! I have had a major problems with my weight also. I was 138 before I was pregnant. I am 5'4. And considered to be obese. Need to get back to my pre baby weight! So far so good! 6 pounds in 4 days!!! Highly recommended :)"


"While I was in the Emergency Room the doctors diagonosis was that I had a blood clot in the right lung. I was given morphine, which didn't work, they then gave me Dilaudid and it was a wonderful pain reliever.  Thank you for the pharmaceutical advances that have been made to help me in my hours of pain."


"I am a 40yo female and took this drug for 3 mos for undesired weight gain as a side effect of another medication. I  lost only 3 lbs and the entire time it was up/down lose 3 lbs gain 3 lbs. I stopped taking this medicine because it does not work. I exercise daily and watch my diet and the results are no different than if you don't do anything differently. Side effects at first were nausea and headache but they subsided. Maybe this drug works if the reason for your weight gain is excess caloric intake and/or lack of exercise but it doesn't help you lose weight when you're already trying to and nothing is working. Also the $ is conflicting. My first prescription was the price it should've been if you have insurance thereafter it was 3x cost."


"I used Fastin for about a year and a half and it really did work with excerise and it helped my eating habits as well. I started at a 225lbs when I started Fastin and when I got off I was at 164lbs."


"I've been on the implant for a year now. When I got the implant inserted my period came on immediately it's lasted for a couple of weeks. I started off weighing 100lbs I'm now 125lbs. Never in my 25years of life with two kids never weigh that much. I do have break out from time time but it's controllable.. I just have this big appetite to where I eat and eat and never get full. My sex drive has not changed it seems like it even got better.. But I've been on every Bc and this one fits me I must say.."


"My 14 yo dtr used this med at the recommendation of our pediatrician.  Just like many others, soon after inserting the med she experienced burning and itching. She was crying and crawling on the floor. We tried warm bath and that helped. Gave her benadryl also. 2 and half hours after inserting it she is asleep with an ice pack between her legs. Not sure yet what the results will be yet.  Pretty sure she will never use this again!"


"Worked just like the Dr. said.  I had been bleeding for 5 months without stopping.  Took Provera for 2 weeks, and then started bleeding very heavily.  Bled for almost 2 more weeks, and have now completely stopped bleeding. Just started taking Provera again for 2nd month.  It makes me a little sleepy and dizzy, but it is well worth it to get my bleeding regulated!"


"After reading several reviews prior to my prep, I was dreading the prep.  However, my experience was nothing like most posts.  The taste is not terrific, but it was tolerable at a slow pace (5 minutes to drink solution).  I had no cramping and was very gentle.  Suprep Bowel Prep certainly did it's job.  Had first BM within 1 1/2 hours after first dose and subsequent BM's x 3 hours.  Second dose acted much quicker (25 minutes) and was complete in 2 hours.  I found the most difficult time was drinking the 32 ozs following the initial 16 oz mixture but I typically don't drink much water per day anyway, so this was extreme for me.  Overall, no nausea, no chills, no cramping......very pleased."


"When quinine was dropped and Qualaquin introduced I had to then fight my doctor for my prescriptions. I go from getting maybe 4-5 hrs sleep when taking it to 30 min x 4-5 times a day broken sleep. Without Qualaquin my quality of life goes from non-existent to manageable."


"I am on week  4 of Rexulti .  I have to say it has gotten me up and on my feet. Unfortunately it has made my anxiety so bad I feel like I am standing on the edge of a cliff trying to decide which way to turn to stop the discomfort. I have chest pain and just a general unease. No way to relax so I will be stopping this medication as off today."


"Great stuff! Knocked me out and is helping with cough..."


"Pros: pop it in, wait three weeks, pop it out.  replace right away to skip a period (this never really worked for me, but I could stretch it out some if there was a date I wanted to skip. I could never convince my body to skip a whole month. My periods were much lighter and shorter on NR which was nice. 3-4 days usually, medium to light flow.

Cons: NO Libido.. which I guess is what really makes this work, I did not want sex from my husband. I could do the deed, but there was no passion like before. Sex became completely irrelevant for me. I basically formed an indifferent opinion of my husband. I took a break for a month or two to see if I felt more like myself, and I did, but I also ended up pregnant with baby number 3, whoops."


"My son has been on this medication for 4 years. He's now on 40 MG and it has been a Godsend! He went from Ds and Fs to As and Bs.  It wears off after school but as long as he makes it through school that's all that matters to me!!! I would recommend this medication to any parent. It truly has helped our son and brings out the best in him!"


"Highly recommend but very expensive."


"I've been on this pill for less than a month and it's been awful - I wanted to see if it would help lessen the duration and heaviness of my period but I'm terrified that it's going to make it worse - my ance has been out of control this past month on my other pill I would get the occasional pimple around the start of my period but this is just ridiculous I've been experiencing cramps and digestive problems all month and didn't think it would be the pill but I'm switching back to yaz this stuff sucks"


"Worked for awhile okay. After 2 1/2 months I developed a reaction to it called "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome" which is a potentially deadly skin rash."


"10 days for pneumonia doctor prepared me for the side effects of yeast infection telling me to coat my stomach with yogurt or probiotics before I take this pill. I am on day 8 of taking this pill and I have no yeast infection. However my stool is dark and I don't care if I loose weight!  My doctor prepared me for iron deficiency during the intake if this pill telling me to take an iron supplement during it's coarse."


"After having difficulties with Simvastatin (sudden flailing of limbs), Lovaza (hyperhydrosis), Tricor (worse hyperhydrosis, fatigue, acid reflux), and high dose Niacin (same but worse), I was put on Zetia. hyperhydrosis to the point of hyponatremia (constant sweating even in 30F weather & low sodium), inability to walk & breathe for more than a few steps at a time, reduced cardiac & respiratory function, clammy skin, constant feeling of being on fire (normal body temp but FELT like I was burning alive), fatigue, and...severe craving for milk. I was drinking 2 to 2 1/2 GALLONS of milk PER DAY. I was always dehydrated. I gained 50 lbs on skim milk. Did lower my triglycerides but almost killed me. Improved swiftly after stopping Zetia."


"Common side effect. Tiredness. Only on this med for about 1 month due to low ejection factor. My Doctors are highly encouraged by the studies of this drug."


"For the past 20 years I have been on antidepressants, longest being Remeron. Along with the depression I have had periods of intense anxiety, unbelievably intense, to the extent that I could not stand to be here. In December of 2011 I was in the throws of anxiety and my psych doc suggested 2mg Abilify (in addition to the Remeron). My anxiety was GONE in a day and it has stayed GONE, My depression is gone as well, My pharmacist has told me that others have had a similar experience and are as amazed as I am. I can't say enough about this medicine, amazing, just amazing."


"my issues with sleep have always been getting to sleep ok but waking up 3am and difficulty getting back to sleep.  to counter this i take 20mg of doxepin which works wonderfully and lessens my general anxiety and depression. However recently i had trouble falling asleep (work stresses) and the dox doesn't work like that.  so my doc prescribed rozerem 8mg and in conjunction with the low dose dox it worked wonders.  only had to take it a couple days to get my sleep cycle back on track.  like melatonin it produces crazy weird dreams but no bad side effects.  now i only take it occasionally when anxiety strikes causing bad sleep induction insomnia. Even with my copay it's expensive @ $5/dose (doxepin 5 cents/dose).  Recc for occasional."


"The last medication I was on for depression completely numbed me out to the point where I had no emotions. With this medication, I am able to be happy and sad but it doesn’t work too well to keep away the suicidal thoughts. (I am on 20mg) I wish this medication was able to make me feel happier and not constantly be fighting between happy and sad."


"Vibbryd is a saint and a devil. I have been on it for almost two years. It saved me as I was going of the deep end and I could no longer contain my anger and every day little things would set me off. The side effects when first going on were AWFUL. The demonic dreams were the worst but this all happened when I jumped from 20 mg to 40 mg. I solved this by taking 30mg for a while then going to 40 mg. No more rage. I take everything in stride. My mind is clear and I function perfectly. Now for the devil. You have to take this around the same time everyday. If I forget I always know. I start to itch and get a headache. The nightmares if forgotten are terrible. Its as if they are real.  Just remember to take every day!  Preferably in the morning"


"Everyone reacts to BC differently. Switched to Nexplanon after being on a combination pill for a year. Switched because I was bad at taking the pill on time every day and I had some side effects that I didn't like. No complaints since! Eventually my periods become more irregular and stopped. Had my first period in a few months a few weeks ago and some spotting recently. Cramps seem worse but nothing unbearable. No other side effects noticed really. Sometimes my arm hurts where it's inserted but it's not a huge deal. Works great! I love it! If I stay on BC after the 3 years I'll probably get Nexplanon again."


"I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have had an ongoing yeast infection since I was 10 weeks along. My doc has tried everything from different suppositories to diflucan. 5 different medications and no relief. I was in the ER today for my infection causing so much pain and they gave me diflucan. So far no side effects but all my symptoms are still here and its been about 8 hours."


"I was prescribed this along with Cymbalta and Atarax to help with diagnosed Agoraphobia with panic disorder and depression.
I have only been on 0.5mg twice daily for 5 days and I'm already noticing an improvement. Hoping some of the drowsiness goes away eventually, but I'm sure it will. So far it seems like a life saver. I have been searching for the right treatment and physician to help me for over 15  plus years and finally feel like some relief has finally arrived. Will have to see over time though, but so far very satisfied with Klonopins results."


"This medication had me in severe hypersomnia, barely able to function at work, sleeping all day. Worked great for anxiety, but everything was numbed out. I'm stopping this cold turkey. I tried 5mg, 10mg and 15mg."


"I had the Nexplanon for the full 3 years and just recently had it extracted and replaced. This is the only form of birth control I've ever used and I've had a pretty solid experience. I love not having to remember to take anything. My periods are usually an average 80 days apart with lighter flow. I had mine inserted at Planned Parenthood both times and they did a pretty good job. They numbed my arm so I didn't feel anything and made sure to make a small hole for minimal scaring. I did have a short linear bruise for a few days but I barely notice it most of the time. Overall, it's a positive experience."


"The medicine tastes bitter. It causes temporary numbness in my tongue. I take the 10mg sublingual form twice a day. I am careful to space it 12 hours apart because it drops my blood pressure taken too close together. Other medicines that cause sedation make me much more sleepy than they did before. Sometimes I feel restlessness or muscle stiffness. My moods are much more even than they were before. The audio or visual hallucination I was having are almost completely gone. I am responding to this medication a lot more than any of the others ( I have tried almost everything). Putting up with the side effects is definitely worth the good effects of the medication I am having! "


"Tried everything for my insomnia, Belsomra, ambien, remeron, etc, nothing seemed to work. Finally my doctor said lets give Trazodone a try. I take 200mg and I finally slept well.  Woke up the next day, no side effects, went to the gym and worked out."


"Before lolo I was on aleese and it was terrible for my skin. Before I changed birth controls I noticed my discharge was brown , my doctor said this was normal , but it slowly got heavier , and now that I've started lolo(a little over a week ago)  I have bad cramps and I've been bleeding the entire time on lolo. Also when I get up I'm very dizzy and easily exhausted. I'm not sure if it has changed my skin yet"


"I'm experiencing the opposite in terms of side effects. I'm on Day 6 taking 150mg.  I have insomnia, not hungry and feel really speedy and like my head and body are buzzing. "


"I have been on Imitrex for years now and when my Migraine starts Imitrex takes care of it. Only a couple of times I had to take the second pill I'm on 100mg as for side effects I have not had any. My doctor has me on Topamax to help control them and I keep my Imitrex with me when I need it."


"I've had Morphine both in IV and pill. In the pills both immediate release and time release. In IV with on demand pump for surgery for thyroid cancer and neck surgery. Worked great both times. I've taken it for over 6 years in pill form for chronic pain management. The only thing I don't like about it is the constipation from it. Started using it with Dilaudid 2 years ago after neck surgery for chronic pain management."


"I have a heel spur and was given Voltaren for inflammation to possibly control plantar fascitis. This along with a 10 day use of AFO brace on my foot just may help prevent surgery. I believe Voltaren definitely is doing the job in reducing inflammation and controlling the pain."


"I've been on Pristiq 50mg. I'm only 18 it felt like it made me worse at times, it didn't do too much. I'm now off it and waiting to start a new antidepressant."


"I do not recommend this pill. After being off birth control for 7 years i wanted to go back on. My DR prescribed it to me saying "most" people don't get their periods or many side effects at all. After one week of taking the first blue pills the bleeding started. Not to mention the unbearable cramps and back pain. The mood swings, crying for no reason. Day 4 of bleeding today and not only is it still there but it has gotten even worse. I gave it a few days but after this morning I am NOT taking this pill anymore and I don't even know if I'll go on back on another after this horrible experience. Luckily my insurance covered most of this but STILL. Stopping halfway through pack. DO NOT GO ON THIS PILL!"


"Side effects was a rash in legs, abdomen....discontinued medication & so did the symptoms."


"Well this is week 2 taking this and I have every single side effect. The worse is the abdominal pain. Of course your losing weight with nausea  and diarrhea. I have zero appetite but must eat something. I have lost 6 lbs already  but it's due to side effects. Not sure if I will continue this treatment  if these abdominal pain so don't  subside."


"My gyno recommended this pill b/c of it's low estrogen. I have VERY heavy periods and a fibroid. My symptoms every month are insane and I can't even imagine why she thought this garbage would help. Apparently she hasn't read one freaken review on it. I started the pill on the last day of my period, then two weeks later I started my period again. It's been 5 days straight and on the 5th day, the flood gates opened and I am now using a new super tampon every 30 minutes. This is what I was trying to get away from. I have bled more on this pill than I did without. I am stopping immediately. This pill is crap, avoid at all costs!"


"I've been on this birth control for about 3 months now, I agree that it made my periods much lighter which is nice, only 1-2 days reg period and then light spotting. No weight gain as of yet. This birth control was recommended to me bc I had complained of acne and cramps to my doc, acne is coming in 1-2 weeks prior to my period, just little pimples here and there but more than I'd like. Cramps are minimal. I do feel down sometimes, and have mood swings here and there, more of a funk than depressive, taking B complex as a supplement helps. I've decided to give Nexplanon a try, but if it doesnt work out, I'd stick with this birth control."


"I actually recently got off of Junel, and since being off I realized I'm much happier, my sex drive has increased, I've been able to lose weight, and I'm not downright exhausted all the time. When I was still on it I'd notice right before my period I'd turn into a(n even more) psychotic, emotional wreck. I am also significantly less depressed now. I did not like the pill and these are my personal experiences, but of course everyone takes differently to medication."


"Possibly the greatest thing ever invented.  No side effects for me, and it knocks out my long-running sinus infections.  Z-packs and other antibiotics are almost useless for me.  875mg Augmentin twice per day for 10 days gets rid of the infection COMPLETELY.  Everything else helps for a week or two, and then I'm back to the doctor."


"On my fourth week of taking 50 mg of Spironolactone. Was put on this medication for cystic acne. Improvements I've noticed are definitely less oil and blackheads have cleared up, however I am still battling cystic acne around my chin/mouth and occasional pimples on my forehead. I am thirsty quite a lot and subsequently pee a lot too, but have not noticed any weight gain! Skin on my cheeks have been very dry. Fighting both cystic acne and cracked skin is a hassle. I'm hoping by next month I will see improvements in my cystic acne and not continue to worsen."


"Doesn't work at all like ever."


"I had the Mirena coil fitted to try and stop irregular heavy periods. After a few weeks my hair started falling out. I also put on about half a stone in weight despite sticking to my low carb diet that I had already lost three and half stone in 7months. I had virtually constant bleeding for three months. When I twigged that the hairloss was most likely due to the coil I got it removed by my GP. It is now three weeks since it was removed and the hairloss appears to have stopped. The bleeding has also stopped for over two weeks. ."


"Amazing, it has absolutely changed my life, from the first day I started it. My smoking has decreased drastically. I am highly motivated to do everything I need to do in a day. I am thinking clear, I haven't had a single nap since taking it! A life changing pill for me!!"


"I have been on many anti depressants and by far...Prozac gave me my life back. I am bi polar with PTSD and anxiety. I did lose weight and that was okay. I can sleep and am a happy woman again. I take 20mg each morning. I do not need a benzo for anxiety any longer oh and I am 33 years old. After fifteen years of Zoloft, lexapro, Paxil, Effexor, wellbutrin, you name it, I've been on it for long periods, changed to Prozac 6 months ago, I have my life back."


"Treatment resistant depression. This medicine was the best I've tried yet. A little restless at first, but that turned into feeling somewhat exhilarated, having a stimulant effect. I dressed up every day, was social, glad to wake up. Psych nurse said I was so bright she'd need to wear shades. Alas it wore off, but everything does. No side effects, no withdrawal. A great medicine."


"Dilaudid caused my back muscle to cramp up along my ribs and in front of my chest...worst pain! ER gave me ativan and my back loosened. It was given to me for acute pain lower left abdomen."


"Works well. I get used to medications though so we will see how effective it is in a few months. At least addiction isn't an issue."


"After taking all the other antipsychotics I have found Vraylar to be the most effective in controlling my symptoms.  The only side effect I've had is some minor quesiness the morning after my first dose."


"Although this medication is expensive, it seems to be worth it.  I suffer from three kinds of adult acne and the Doryx completely eliminated the clogged pores on my nose in just two days!  I'm eager to see the results to the rest of my skin in a week or so."


"A life saver. Quick relief from a painful cramp session in the middle of the night.

Thank you, person who invented it!"


"I have been so moody while on this! I bled the whole first month (which I let slide because my body is getting used to the hormones). But I can't get over feeling exhausted and depressed all the time. I'm switching to another kind today."


"This drug is still causing moderate to severe joint and muscle pain in my legs ten hours after receiving it."


"Dr gave me this prescription for a tooth that was abscessed. The swelling had intensified after taking a hot shower which made it look like I had a softball in my jaw. The pain from it was utterly unimaginable and I was popping Vicodin and Tylenol 3s like skittles.

I did hear this particular antibiotic is linked to causing a specific disease in the colon because antibiotics do not discriminate when it comes to bacteria. Good or bad it has to go.

However, after taking my first dose of this and a ibuprofen, the pain literally disappeared within 30 minutes. It was amazing. I cried, then went to sleep.
No terrible side effects other than soft stool. "


"I hate this pill! It doesn't work and I wish I never took his pill! I was on this pill several years ago(7) after I had second child. Switch to the nuvoring, bleed like crazy,  switch to the the shot it was good until I bleed like crazy switched to another pill bleed like crazy now this pill!   I don't want to get off bc but I need to get my body back on track! Don't use this pill"


"I have been on the shot since April of 2015, and I have had a time with it. Bleeding every day, decrease in my sex drive and it even hurts to have intercourse, and cramps here and there. Today, at this very moment, I am experiencing extreme cramps. I don't know if it's because the shot is a wearing off, but it hurts like hell. Not only from my experience do I want to stop taking it, but the reviews and news reports I see about this shot, I'm definitely not trying to have any extra health issues. I'm only 20. The only good thing about the shot is that it calmed my cramps when I had my period. Without the depo, when my period comes around, I can do no kind of activity what so ever. I use to call out of work or miss class once a month."